Using the ecological-social systems framework, the integration of knowledge and concepts from the social and behavioral sciences for analysis and assessment of problems and issues relevant to professional social work practice. Social welfare history, program planning and analysis with review of selected policies on the national level. Includes international comparisons. U 322S Explorations in Gerontology 3 cr. Examination of the major psychosocial theories of aging, the service system, health issues, the family, and dying and bereavement.
Students learn and assist the elderly through volunteer service.
The service learning component is integrated into the classroom through initial training, regular discussion, and other activities. The study and application of the generalist model of social work practice and related techniques and procedures for the assessment, intervention and prevention of problems in social functioning of individuals, families, small groups and communities. U 360 Social Work Intervention Methods II 4 cr. Continuation of 350. U 395 Special Topics Variable cr.