GERO 6100 - Sociocultural Aspects of Aging

3 Credit Hours 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours
Focuses on the social and cultural aspects of aging. Topics covered: demographic variables and trends, culture and socialization, social structure (family, politics, religion, work and retirement, education), social problems associated with aging (living arrangements, transportation, crime, abuse, health status, income), diversity among the aged population, issues of conflict, the health care system, programs and services, and death and dying.

Notes Any KSU graduate student may register for these classes. Decisions concerning substitution of one or more of these courses for specific graduate degree requirements are made by the Program Director of the degree program.