SOWK 442 — Social Gerontology
Social Work · University of Ghana
This course introduces students to theories of aging, myths and stereotypes associated with ageing in cross-cultural settings. It examines the demography of aging, gender and aging, psychological and physical aspects of aging and economic determinants of aging. The course equips students with skills in identifying elder abuse, planning and delivery of services and resources to older persons and their families. Issues relating to work and retirement and policy response to aging in Africa are discussed.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- SOWK 430 — Long Essay
- SOWK 431 — Human Rights in Social Work Practice
- SOWK 432 — Working with Children
- SOWK 433 — Approaches to Counselling
- SOWK 434 — Working with Groups
- SOWK 435 — Social Work and the Law Courts
- SOWK 436 — Administration, Management and Evaluation
- SOWK 437 — Organisational Planning in Social Work Practice
- SOWK 438 — Family Welfare
- SOWK 439 — School Social Work
- SOWK 441 — Gender Issues
- SOWK 443 — Industrial and Labour Relations
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).