SW 340 - Aging and Social Work Practice

3 Credit(s)

Social work with older adults is one of the fastest growing areas of practice in the 21st century. The graying of the baby boomer generation combined with improved medical technology has led to an overwhelming number of individuals into the “third age.” Despite the staggering demographic figures and future needs of the “senior boom,” there continues to be a paucity of students interested in practice, policy, and research with older adults. The purpose of this interdisciplinary course is to develop future skilled leaders in the field of geriatric social practice and provide them with a comprehensive overview of the field of gerontology from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students completing this course are prepared to work with older adults and their informal/formal support systems.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites.