SOC 203 - Geriatric Sociology

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Harcum College

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Description:

This course explores and analyzes the current social, psychological and economic conditions facing the ever-growing population of senior citizens in the United States. Topics covered include population trends, the social consequences of physiological aging, cognitive, personal and mental health changes in aging persons, the roles of love, intimacy and sexuality in the older person's life, the importance of social support systems for older people, the range of living arrangements for aging populations; and productive roles for aging persons. Prerequisites: PSY 111, SOC 109. Core Social Science Elective

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harcum.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 525-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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