Working with the Elderly in Contemporary Society - This course focuses on an analysis of contemporary needs and problems of the elderly which result from biological, psychological, social, and cultural forces acting upon the senior adult. Issues such as ageism, discrimination, poverty, poor health and loneliness are discussed, and an examination of current programs, services, and interventive techniques is emphasized. Human Services Internships - Students participate as interns in field settings chosen from a wide variety of human services agencies. The internship provides an exposure to the human services delivery network, and an opportunity to become involved with clients, goals, and programs of an agency. Professional supervision is provided by the agency and the College.
Seminars accompany the internship to allow for exchange of information about students' experiences.
The College makes final arrangements for the placement and provides transportation when necessary. Students learn how to listen and respond effectively to those seeking help with problems. Both theoretical and experiential learning opportunities are provided. Group Dynamics - Group Dynamics examines group processes, group development, group goals and tasks, group leadership styles, roles of group members, and the concept of teamwork. Students will learn about group dynamics by participating in groups during classroom activities, and this experiential component will supplement the major theories of group development.