Class information
SOC230 Intro to Gerontology
- CRN: 31860
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online, Available 24/7
From June 24 through September 7, 2024, Jenny R Sasser
- Online, Available 24/7
Details about this class
Welcome!
SOC230 Introduction to Gerontology provides an overview of the central practices, programs and policies related to adult aging and later life.
This fully online course is required for the AAS Degree in Gerontology and Gerontology Professional Certificate. It also fulfills the Social Science General Education and Cultural Literacy requirements.
Learning activities include required weekly reading and discussion assignments, as well as a capstone Applied Research Project.
There is one required text, available in both digital and print formats, which can be purchased or rented through the PCC Bookstore -- Moody and Sasser's Aging: Concepts and Controversies (10th edition). (This text is also used for SOC223 Sociology of the Life Course.)
Questions? Please feel free to contact me!
Jenny Sasser, Ph.D.
jennifer.sasser1@pcc.edu
Technology
There is no additional technology required for this class.
No show policy
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Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements
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Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning
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The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.