SOCW 4600 - Social Work Practice with Aging Families

(3) Credit Hours

An overview of social work knowledge, skills, and values applicable to working with older adults and their families. Content includes an examination of theories and attitudes toward aging, the nature and limitations of gerontological social work forces shaping the delivery system, major biopsychological dimensions in practice, and different models of intervention. Spring semester. Prerequisites: SOCW 1100 and SOC 1510 or PSY 1010 or ANTH 1200 or department head approval.