SCWK 462 - SOCIAL WORK WITH AND FOR THE AGED

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

The course is an overview of and an introduction to the field of gerontology and social work with and on behalf of older persons. Developmental stages of older persons are studied, and aging is presented as a normative aspect of the life cycle. From an ecological perspective, theories of aging and adaptation are reviewed. Based on this foundation, students explore interventions particularly suited to work with and for older persons at the individual, family, group, community, organizational, and policy levels. Issues of diverse groups (e.g., poor, females, and rural residents) are explored. Policies, programs, and services for the elderly are studied. The goal of this course is to prepare generalist social work practitioners to work with older clients and their families, and with service delivery systems addressing the needs of this clientele.Prerequisites: Junior status.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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