This course will identify the major demographic trends in the United States. The course will utilize a demographic perspective to examine the following issues: birth rates/pregnancy rates, resegregation in public schools, school drop out rates/graduation rates, prison population/recidivism rates, divorce, poverty, access to healthcare, life expectancy, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and long-term care.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , ANT 1010 or consent of instructor.
Spring

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