HSVC 375 Human Service Practice with Older Adults

This course will cover evidence-based practice in interventions, approaches and assessments with older adults. Students will gain understanding of the diverse needs of older adults and their formal and informal support systems, as well as identify attributes of effective helpers and their impact on the older adult. Students will be able to identify common issues that older adults face and will gain knowledge about human services roles and settings in working with older clients.Course Entry Requirements: PSY 240 or PSY 311; PSY 209 or PSY 312; HSVC 200 or HSVC 340; HSVC 250 or HSVC 310

Credits

5