Problems of family and peer group relationships, occupational choice, sexual and scholastic adjustment, and special problems of racial and cultural alienation, alcohol and drug abuse, and delinquency. Reviews various theoretical orientations and evidence from research. Analyzes both individual and group approaches to counseling and treatment. Designed for senior social work students with an interest in pursuing community organization as a professional career specialty. Students are provided with a basic understanding of community organization and planning, with special emphasis on conducting a needs assessment in the community.
Students examine the environmental context in which administrative and community practice occurs.
The role of social workers as planners and agents of social change is explored. 60credits or permission of instructor. 60credits or permission of instructor. Survey of the issues related to working with the aged population. A study of biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of aging, as well as the unique problems that are intricately involved with service delivery to aged persons.