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SOWK 4030 - Social Work in the Field of Gerontology


Credit Hours: 3
Students examine social work practices with elderly clients and describe their unique problems consistent with the experiences of a generalist social worker. Current U.S., Georgia, and local social welfare policies and social welfare systems governing services rendered to the elderly are evaluated. Comparisons and contrasts are made in services provided the general population, the elderly population and sub-categories of the elderly population (women and minorities).

Prerequisite(s): Completion of All SOWK 2000 Level courses