Students examine the forces that impinge on the aged person and explore critical issues related to extended life span, family changes, institutionalization, and the role of the aged persons in society. Students are challenged to increase their sensitivity and knowledge of aged citizens. Open only to social work majors. Open only to social work majors. Designed to facilitate practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Students spend two full days weekly in practicum sites.
Students spend two full days weekly in practicum sites supervised by faculty liaisons and qualified professional staff designated and approved by the director of field education. Must be completed with a minimum grade of C. Principles and the theory underlying scientific inquiry. Emphasis on the use of research in social work practice, steps in conducting research, and research efforts in developing and evaluating social work knowledge and skills. In-depth study of special areas of social work that are of interest to students, faculty, and the social work community. Opportunity to examine critically personal use of different approaches to social work intervention currently employed in practice settings.