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Aug 14, 2024
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PSY 276 - Aging in Modern American Society Same as: SOC 276 Credits: 3 Description Interdisciplinary survey of theory, research, and policy related to the psychological and sociological development and changes in the process of aging.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the demographics and broad diversity among the older population in mental and physical health, family structure, living arrangements, interests and activities and financial status.
- Evaluate the major psychological and sociological theoretical models and research methodology related to aging.
- Analyze the major federal legislation and explain national, state and local programs which assist the elderly.
- Analyze differences between normative and pathological changes which occur most frequently in the older population.
- Examine the complexity and diversity of variables that impact the older population.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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