SWPS-220 : Social Gerontology II

(Advanced course) Examines the policies, programs, and services designed to deal with the problems of the elderly. Provides a forum for analyzing and evaluating aging policies and programs and for gaining insight and knowledge about the roles of social work in the aging field; examines current research in the field of aging, and emphasizes the role of social work advocacy and empowerment of the elderly in impacting social policy change. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Advanced Field of Practice Specialization Course or Elective.