GRSW 6230

Credits: 3 cr.

Course Description:
As part of the Hartford Geriatric Enrichment Grant, this course is designed as a graduate level specialty course on the clinical issues of aging. The course is an examination of aging and the interaction of the biological, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social/economic factors. By focusing on clinical practice and case management with older adults and their families, the course provides in-depth knowledge about assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation. In counterpoint to the application of various psychological and cognitive measurement tools, you discuss the clinical and ethical implications in relation to diversity and populations at risk. Theories of aging and models of intervention are discussed and critiqued. The role of the clinical social worker is examined in the various settings and agencies serving aged populations. The course is based on the strengths-based perspective and provides a variety of viewpoints and case examples of best practice with older clients and their families.

Prerequisites:
NONE.