The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

SOCW 6396 Gerontological Social Work

Theory and knowledge for practice with older adults and their families. Content addressing family empowerment, advocacy, networking, accessing of services, family dynamics and caregiving, with special emphasis on the development of practice skills to work with older adults and their families toward fostering maximum independence of the elderly.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Completion of MSSW foundation curriculum or admission to the MSSW advanced standing program .

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Social Work

Offered

As scheduled