SCWK 3730 - Social Services and the Aged
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42875,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Angela Kearns
Email: ankearns@ysu.edu
Course Description
3730. Social Services and the Aged. An empirical and analytical base for understanding the policies, problems, and trends in services for the aged. Prereq.: none. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Aging Well, Solutions to the Most Pressing Global Challenges to Aging | Galiana, J & Hasltine | SWK205_Textbook_Aging_Well_2_3_.pdf |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 1: To introduce the topic of older adults. | Due 8/30 at 11:59pm: Lesson 1 Discussion 1 - Reply Lesson 1 Discussion 2 - Reply |
| 8/31 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 2: To learn about the process of aging and well-being related to older adults. | Due 9/6 before midnight: Lesson 2 Assignment Due 9/6 before 11:59:25pm: Lesson 2 Discussion - Reply |
| 9/7 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 3: To learn about the different roles of a Social Worker in working with older adults. | Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Lesson 3 Discussion - Reply |
| 9/14 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 4: To learn about the impact of aging on cognitive functioning and the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s. | Due 9/20 before midnight: Lesson 4 Quiz Due 9/20 before 11:59:03pm: Lesson 4 Discussion - Reply |
| 9/21 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 5: To learn about the assessment process with older adults. | Due 9/27 before midnight: Lesson 5 Assignment Due 9/27 before 11:59:51pm: Lesson 5 Discussion - Reply |
| 9/28 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 6: To learn about the signs, symptoms, and impact of mental health in older adults. | Due 10/4 before midnight: Unit 3 Lesson 6 Quiz Due 10/4 before 11:59:19pm: Lesson 6 Discussion - Reply |
| 10/5 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 7: To learn about the impact of substance use in older adults. | Due 10/11 before midnight: Unit 4 Lesson 7 Quiz Due 10/11 before 11:59:59pm: Lesson 7 Discussion - Reply |
| 10/12 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 8: To learn about the specific financial needs of older adults. | Due 10/18 before 12am: Lesson 8 Assignment Due 10/18 before 11:59:43am: Lesson 8 Discussion - Reply |
| 10/19 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 9: To learn about relevant interventions when working with older adults. | Due 10/25 before 11:59:44am: Lesson 9 Discussion 1 - Reply |
| 10/26 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 10: To learn about the spiritual needs of older adults. | Due 11/1 before 11:59:14am: Lesson 10 Discussion - Reply |
| 11/2 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 11: To learn about specific legal issues and policies related to older adults. | Due 11/8 before 11:59:48am: Lesson 11 Discussion - Reply |
| 11/9 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 12: To learn about the types and signs of elder abuse. | Due 11/15 before 12am: Lesson 12 Assignment Due 11/15 before 11:59:09am: Lesson 12 Discussion - Reply |
| 11/16 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 13: To learn about grief/loss and end-of-life issues related to older adults | Due 11/22 at 11:59am: Lesson 13 Assignment Due 11/22 before 11:59:39am: Lesson 13 Discussion 1 - Reply |
| 11/23 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 14: To learn about palliative care/hospice. | |
| 11/30 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 15: To learn about the specific needs of families/caregivers and resources available to support them. | Due 12/1 at 11:59am: Lesson 14 Assignment Due 12/6 before 11:59:23am: Lesson 15 Discussion - Reply Due 12/1 before 11:59:34am: Lesson 14 Discussion - Reply |
| 12/7 | See Blackboard Linked Readings. Material also available here in additional course detail | Lesson 16: To learn about the different community care options for older adults and the resources available for them and their families. | Due 12/12 before 11:59:26am: Lesson 16 Discussion - Reply |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.