SOCL 122Aging in a Global Society

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Focuses on social gerontology that addresses theories of "normal" aging, and the many challenges and opportunities faced when aging in a post-modern, and aging global society. This course emphasizes six themes: psychosocial stages of development through the lifespan, person/environment interaction, optimal quality of life, cross-cultural factors, how aging is studied, and growing older in a new age of urbanization and technology. This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 16-18 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the Global Studies Certificate. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions. Same As: HUSC 122. Credit can be earned for one course only.