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Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)
CRN: 40413
Lecture
St Paul: Summit Classroom Building 205
This course provides an introduction to, and overview of social work knowledge, skills, and values for working with older adults and their families. Content includes an examination of theories such as: "activity theory", "substitution theory", "continuity theory", "labeling theory", "transpersonal theories", and the "transition model" as well as the "strengths perspective and empowerment principles" as they apply to an elderly population. Students are expected to examine their own and societal attitudes about aging, risk factors of aging, the nature and limitations of gerontological social work, forces shaping the delivery system, major bio-psychological and spiritual dimensions in practice, and differential models of intervention.
3 Credits
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Subject: Social Work (UG) (SOWK)
CRN: 41221
Lecture
St Paul: Summit Classroom Building 205
This course provides an introduction to, and overview of social work knowledge, skills, and values for working with older adults and their families. Content includes an examination of theories such as: “activity theory”, “substitution theory”, “continuity theory”, “labeling theory”, “transpersonal theories”, and the “transition model” as well as the “strengths perspective and empowerment principles” as they apply to an elderly population. Students are expected to examine their own and societal attitudes about aging, risk factors of aging, the nature and limitations of gerontological social work, forces shaping the delivery system, major bio-psychological and spiritual dimensions in practice, and differential models of intervention. *Only offered at St. Thomas
4 Credits