As a social work major at Goshen College, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and ethical grounding to work in a variety of settings—from schools and hospitals to community organizations and government agencies.
Courses
SOWK 231 Aging in US Society
Credit Hours
3.00
Degree Level
Undergrad
This Social Work elective explores the normal aging process, the unique challenges experienced by older adults, and the US societal context related to aging. Course content engages a range of issues present in our current context of the rapid growth of the US population over age 65. The course explores how policies, practices, systems and services influence, and are influenced by aging individuals, families, and US society. It examines the ways in which older adults adapt to changes, as well as the ways that interventions/services may assist with these adaptations. It also explores the needs and issues encountered by older adults both within the community and within institutional settings, including a focus on caregivers. This is a Social World course in the Goshen Core, offered on a rotating basis every fourth year.