Students are further introduced to the body of knowledge, skills, and values inherent to the profession of social work, particularly stressing the Systems Model. This course is a continuation of knowledge-building begun in the Introduction to Gerontology. Special emphasis will be on application of both traditional and new concepts in the area of aging. This course delves into the socio-interactional aspects of aging and will stress the heterogeneity and resultant issues of this population. Case studies, journal articles, and other readings will be employed.
Special attention is given to persuasive techniques.
Credit will not be given for both COMM 121 and USPC 140. Emphasis is on the study and application of current problem-solving theories and techniques. This course discusses the real estate business, market, ownership and interests, contracts, land surveying, property description, title transfers, closings, financing, mortgage market, liens, taxes, assessments, brokerage, appraisal, leases and property insurance. Experts in special fields contribute to lectures and discussions. The student will come to understand the necessity for such regulations and the importance of conforming to them.