SCWK-60100 Advanced Individual Practice with Older Adults

This advanced level practice course focuses on the clinical skills needed to work with older adults. Contextualized through a review of the historical treatment of older adults, the course explores social service programs designed to aid older adults. Students will understand the biopsychosocial functioning of older adults and critically examine and apply theories to explain, assess, and intervene with older adults. Using the Person-in-Environment framework, the course examines psychological, physical, and social functioning of older adults and treatment options, including individual, family, and group interventions to address the needs of older adults.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Foundation curriculum