Courses

Designed to examine the relationship between the various structures and institutions in society and aging. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the family, religion, education, the government and the economic system and individuals as they age.

The study of aging and older adulthood, life expectancy and health, inequalities in aging, caregiving, and how early life experiences affect later life outcomes.

Students explore general knowledge about aging in the United States as it applies offending, and incarceration. Future directions for public policy related to crime

Americans born in the 21st century can expect to live 100 years or more. That is what some prominent aging researchers believe. Already, we are living longer than at any time in human history. Does that mean that society can expect to be overwhelmed by Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases of later life as the century progresses? Why do we age anyway? What goes wrong inside our body as we grow older? Why does it happen 5 times as fast in a dog? 30 times as fast in a mouse?

The role of the elderly in today's society, problems, adaptability, crises, functions. Comparisons with youth and working adults. Survey of social programs and resources in formal and informal support networks.

Overview of aging-related challenges to healthy living and function; individual and societal views of older adults along with historical and current trends concerning their rights. Principles for optimal aging including physical activity, nutrition, social function, and accessibility. Resources, services, legal rights and policy issues for older adults that promote health, equity and inclusion.

Introduction to social services and social work with the elderly, considering socio-cultural issues and impact on the elderly.

This course is focused on the broad principles of human sciences and effects related to an aging population.

This course covers and challenges many of society’s cultural understandings about be placed on the social, cultural, familial, and individual attitudes, values, and behaviors have oftentimes been regarded as non-sexual leaving this area of study to be neglected. perspective in sexuality and aging. This course will investigate the issues encompassing learning. populations. Application of theories related to aging and sexuality in assessments common in the aging process.

Contemporary topics in aging, including basic science, clinical, and psyco-social issues.