Human Service Practice with Older Adults ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to explore the specific human services skills necessary in working with the aging population. This course will expose students to current demographic, statistics and trends. The course will also present current knowledge and skills preparation to prepare students for working with aging and elderly clients who may require human service interventions in a variety of settings. The course will expose students to specialized issues faced by various vulnerable and marginalized populations. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Skills and Diversity. This course was previously CHS-253324 Human Service Practice with Older Adults.