"It is the...task of the social scientist to translate personal troubles into public issues."...C. Wright Mills

Concentration in Adult Life and Aging

In addition to a major in Sociology a student may select a concentration in Adult Life and Aging consisting of a minimum of 15 credits.   Of the 15 credits, at least 9 shall be from the listed Sociology courses and at least 6 shall be from the listed cognates.

Sociology Courses:

• Sociology 366 - Sociology of Aging
• Sociology 467 - Social Gerontology
• Sociology 492/3 - Applied Sociology Practicum and Seminar in an Appropriate Setting
• Sociology 494/5 - Social Work Practicum and Seminar in an Appropriate Setting
• Sociology 497-99 - Special Work in an Appropriate Area

Cognate Courses:

• Economics 328 - Poverty, Welfare, Social Insurance
• Family and Consumer Education 390 - Adult Education
• Psychology 465 - Psychology of Aging

Students interested in practicing social work with geriatric populations should consider taking social work courses in addition to the concentration in adult life and aging.

Other links for students:

• Information on Majors and Minors in Sociology
• Information on Concentrations and Emphases in Sociology
• Information on Social Work
• The Sociology Club at UWSP

Questions? If you have any questions about this website, or experience any difficulties or problems, please notify Dr. Doug Forbes. You can email him at dforbes@uwsp.edu