2016-2017 Undergraduate General Catalog


200

GERO 220 Social Gerontology

In addition to a thorough examination of theoretical perspectives on aging, the course will also address other social dimensions of the aging experience. Special emphasis will be devoted to social roles and life events while exploring the interrelatedness of aging and social institutions (health, politics, economics, religion, and family).

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

SOCI 220

GERO 289 Medical Terminology

Study of the common abbreviations, combining forms and prefixes of the terminology of health care. Also uses case studies to demonstrate the usefulness of understanding medical terminology in applied studies.

Credits

1