Offered at European Center only. Major theoretical approaches toward the study of social classes and social differentiation. Particular emphasis on the nature and consequences of stratification system within the United States. Six of these hours must be advanced credit. Note specific prerequisite for SOC 440 .
Study includes origins and theories of conflict development.
This course uses sociological theories, perspectives, and conceptual frameworks to analyze aging-related social issues. Examines the social forces that shape the diverse experiences of aging for individuals. Emphasis placed on structural issues such as age stratification, the life course, and societal aging as a force in social change. Analyzes death as it relates to social structure, patterns of social interactions, and human experience. Exposes students to realistic conditions involved in working in one of the following alternative settings and learning firsthand about problems and possibilities of this work as a profession.