The course meets the requirements of a second writing course for the College of Arts and Science. All students must meet these course requirements even if they do not need credit for a second writing course. Sociology of the Family. This course examines the concepts of families and marriage in historical and cross-cultural contexts. This course will explore the aging process from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Demographic trends indicate dramatic changes as the population of the United States ages.
This raises critical questions as to future choices for individuals, families, government, and society as a whole. In addition to developing a broad understanding of the issues the student will be required to develop a project proposal to implement a program or policy aimed at improving the quality of life for the elderly. Women in International Development. The goal of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the development process from an interdisciplinary perspective. The emphasis is placed upon understanding women's issues in the development process and specifically in project planning and implementation.