SOCIAL ISSUES IN AGING

Name: SOCIAL ISSUES IN AGING
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Rating: 4.2 (312 reviews)

SOC/SOCWORK 422

Course Description

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.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing and (SOCWORK 205 , SOC 181 , C&ESOC/SOC 140 , C&ESOC/SOC 210 or C&ESOC/SOC 211 )

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.46

3.35% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

4.35% from Historical

A Rate

58.33%

47.97% from Historical

Class Size

No change from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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