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| Semester: | Summer 2021 |
| Number: | 0404-729-070 |
| Instructor: | Daniel Kaplan |
| Note: | Online, Asynchronous |
| Location: | Online |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Notes: |
This Class Will Meet Synchronously On Thursdays June 3, July 8 & |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
This course examines critical issues related to social work practice with older and their families. It encompasses individual counseling and therapy, support group, psycho-education, research models, service delivery systems and relevant policies. Topics include biological, psychological, sociological, economic and spiritual perspectives with emphasis on contemporary problems. |
| Learning Goals: |
1. Articulate the biopsychosocial theories of aging and the empirical support for these ideas2. Explicate multidisciplinary information and a systems perspective to micro and macro social work practice with the elderly3. Identify the service delivery system for older adults, social work functions within that system, and the most pressing problems with that system4. Examine the diversity among older adults, especially the capacity and contributions of older people5. Analyze historical and contemporary gerontological issues across the continuum of care6. Articulate how the intersectionality of gender, race, ethnicity, class, culture, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability or illness, and national origin influence individual’s experience in later life, especially in regard to economic and social justice7. Express social work values in regard to older clients and their families, to become more familiar with common ethical dilemmas experienced in gerontological social work practice, and to become more aware of personal values pertinent to this practice8. Demonstrate awareness and commitment to the roles and responsibilities of a professional gerontological social worker. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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