Major needs of adolescents and the implications for social work practice. 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. 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. Students examine the forces that impinge upon 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.