Course Descriptions

Below is a list of all gerontology courses offered within the Department of Sociology and Social Work as found in the Manchester College Catalog. Included with descriptions below are credit hours, prerequisites, concurrent requirements, general education categories, and terms in which the course is offered.

Please see Program Requirements for the complete, interdisciplinary listing of the courses required for an A.A. in Gerontology or a Gerontology minor.)

SOC/SOWK 220:  Social Gerontology  (3 hours / Fall)
An introductory course in the field of aging. Study areas include perspectives on aging, social roles, family, retirement, living environments, minority and cross cultural experiences, political and economic implications of aging.  Also included is a study of the social institutional response to the needs and problems of older adults in the form of policies, programs, and services.
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor 

SOC/SOWK 371:  Advanced Studies in Gerontology  (3 hours / Spring)
In-depth study and analysis of aging, including the following areas: developmental changes, life circumstances, social policies, service programs, and research approaches and findings. Course goals also include development or refinement of specific skills and techniques for studying or working with older adults.
Prerequisites: SOC 220 and PSYC 331