SOCI 226 - Perspectives on Aging

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Designed to provide students with basic knowledge of the concepts, theories, and problems in the study of aging. Emphasis on social problems of aging and the impact aging has on the individual. Topics include the scope of gerontology, retirement, health, leisure, independence, and primary relationships, as well as larger issues of aging in relation to economics, government, and community programs. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106

Corequisites:

ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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