UMass Boston

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Aging & Society

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
We 7p.m. – 9p.m.
On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
We 7p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course provides and overview of aging across the life course. Topics include the sociological components of aging from birth through childhood, young adulthood, adulthood, old age, and dying. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of gender, race, and social class on the aging process in the United States.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details