SOC 305 - Gerontology

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours d.b.a. Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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