SOC 3757 - Aging and Social Policy
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43823,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich
Email: cajackson@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Aging and Social Policy in the United States | Kusmaul, N. | 1793520712 |
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Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters 1-2 | Foundations of Aging & Social Policy | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 8/31 | Quiz 1 | ||
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Social Security & Economic Security | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 9/14 | Quiz 2 | ||
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Medicare & Health Care Policy | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 9/28 | Quiz 3 | ||
| 10/5 | Chapter 5 | Medicaid & Long-Term Services and Supports | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 10/12 | Policy Brief | ||
| 10/19 | Chapter 6 | The Older Americans Act & Aging Services Network | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 10/26 | Site Visit Reflection | ||
| 11/2 | Chapter 7 | Housing, Poverty & Economic Justice | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 11/9 | Quiz 4 | ||
| 11/16 | Chapter 8 | Caregiving, Family Policy & the Workforce | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 11/23 | Caregiving Interview | ||
| 11/30 | Chapter 9-10 | Emerging Issues & Advocacy in Aging Policy | Feedback Fruit Lecture |
| 12/7 | Take Home Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.