SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE LIFE COURSE AND AGING

SOC 575

Course Description

Age as a basis of societal differentiation in modern and premodern societies; social psychological, demographic, sociobiological, socioeconomic, and sociohistorical views of age-graded events and behaviors; examination of the life course and aging as sociological variables.

Prerequisties

Junior standing or C&ESOC/SOC 357

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.72

7.08% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.87% from Historical

A Rate

66.67%

67.9% from Historical

Class Size

-27.21% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Similar Courses

THE SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER

SOC 138

A sociological examination of the status and roles of women and men in society, including the experiences of marriage, parenthood, employment and occupational attainment, socialization into sex roles and cultural reinforcement of these. Attention will be given to both existing patterns and change in those patterns.

AGING AND THE FAMILY: ADOLESCENCE THROUGH LATER LIFE

HDFS 763

Examines physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from adolescence through late life, emphasizing development in context. Covers developmental theory, research, and applications across life stages, including death and dying, with emphasis on relational approaches. Addresses individual, family, historical, and cultural influences on human development.

SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER

C&ESOC/GEN&WS/SOC 904

Advanced topics in the analysis of gender relations in society.

ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING

PSYCH 464

Physical, cognitive, social, and personality development during the adult years.

SOCIAL ISSUES IN AGING

SOC/SOCWORK 422

Origins, nature, scope and dynamics of the social problems of older adults and their families in the U.S. and to acquaint students with programs and services available to older adults.