GERON 352Sociology of Aging

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Health
Subject: Gerontology
Cross-listed: HLTH 352, KIN 352, SOC 352, REC 362

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to individual and population aging. Topics discussed include: aging from a historical and comparative perspective; aging in subcultures; aging and the social structure; aging and social processes; aging and the environment; work and retirement; and aging and leisure patterns.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Complete 1 of the following
  - Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    - HEALTH107 - Sociology of Activity, Health, and Well-Being (0.50)
    - SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
    - SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
  - Must have completed the following:
    - AHS107
- Complete 1 of the following
  - Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    - GSJ101
    - GSJ102
  - Enrolled in Aging Studies Option, Gerontology Diploma, or Gerontology Minor

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	2843	0 / 1	TTh 11:30–12:50
LEC 701	1093	0 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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