The second sequential course is a study of the manner in which biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of human behavior impinge upon the stages of the life cycle from adolescence to the end of life. Knowledge is provided for the assessment of individual development and behavior, families, groups, organizations, and communities. A survey of concepts, policies and practices in the field of child welfare. This subject is examined in relation to the needs of children and their families, major policies and programs designed to address these needs and the policy issues that emerge for future planning. This course provides an overview of the physical, psychological, social, emotional and educational needs of children with developmental disabilities.
Emphasis is on improving the lives of developmentally disabled children and their families.
This sequential course provides the opportunity for students to analyze the historical and philosophical development of social welfare and its relationship to the social, political, economic and cultural context in which it has existed. Social work majors must have gained admission to the Program. The second course in the sequence is designed to provide students with skills for social welfare policy and program analysis, formulation, and advocacy. This course focuses on the problems of aging which arise out of the interplay between biological, physiological and psychological changes and out of societal inequities, ageism, social demands or neglect, and role changes. Using social work purpose and values as context, direct practices and police shaping activities are explored.