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. Upper division writing course. 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. SW100, Soc110S or Anth 101H or consent of instructor. U 324 Gender and the Politics of Welfare - 3 cr. Exploration of the relationship between gender ideologies and the development of social welfare policies. 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.