Underlying dynamics, effects on victims and the culture, intervention strategies, and the social worker's role in working with sexual assault cases will be covered. Skills in interviewing, problem identification, and communication are emphasized, with a primary focus on individuals, especially those who are disadvantaged. Socio-cultural, biological and psychological factors of human diversity are studied. Writing research reports, computer applications, the traditional scientific method and alternative methods drawn from direct experiences and perspectives relevant to human diversity will be introduced. This course builds upon SW 320.
Students study the person's development through the life cycle.
Social work practice is related to environmental, developmental and behavioral stresses within the person's life cycle. Mental health and issues relevant to those who are culturally diverse and disadvantaged will be addressed. Social services delivery system, which provides services to Seniors, will be examined. Implications of social work practice concepts for working with the elderly will be studied. This course continues the emphasis of SW 318.