This course explores the issues of grief and loss using current theory and practice from social sciences and clinical practice. The focus is on the phases of bereavement from anticipatory grief to actual loss and reintegration. Grief and loss are examined as part of a life-long process, including such events as death, divorce, miscarriage, and the loss of self image. This course examines the conditions of and services for the aged. The course focuses upon the problems of aging in our society, special groups of the aged, and the policies and programs directed at the reduction of such problems.
Emphasis is placed on the development of professional abilities and attitudes.
Students also attend a weekly two hour integrative seminar. Social work majors only. The final practicum continues the experience of SW 401. The student is expected to develop a strong professional commitment and identity and the skills necessary to function effectively as a beginning bachelor level professional social worker. Social work majors only.