SWK 242: Social Work Practice with Adults. Approaches to 3 hours, 3 credits. providing social work services for older adults in varied settings, and to practicing such approaches with their families. Topics include biological, psychological, social, ethical and spiritual functioning in later adulthood. PRE- OR COREQ: none SWK 342: Social Welfare Policies in an Aging Society. A strengths-based 3 hours, 3 credits. and preventive perspective on policies and programs affecting older adults. Analysis of policy responses to ageism, elder abuse, and changing demographic and health trends. Public policies and programs, including components of the Social Security Act. Particular attention to vulnerable older adult populations. PRE- OR COREQ: none NOTE: This course also meets the Social Work major requirement for an elective course above SWK 312. Part 5 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS – Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor- Trainee (CASAC-T) The Department of Social Work has been designated by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) as an Education and Training Provider for individuals who wish to obtain credentialing as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Lehman students who fulfill the following will have completed all educational requirements for the CASAC in New York State and will be issued the OASAS CASAC 350-Hour Standardized Certificate of Completion) by the Lehman College Social Work Department. This certificate is required to receive the CASAC-T from OASAS. Successful completion of all requirements for the undergraduate social work major at Lehman College Successful completion of the following two social work elective courses: SWK 251: Substance Abuse and Urban Society (3 hours, 3 credits) SWK 351: Theoretical Perspectives of Substance (3 hours, 3 credits) Completion of the New York mandated two-hour training, "Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment." Training is offered by the Social Work
SWK 242: Social Work Practice with Adults. 3 hours, 3 credits. Approaches to providing social work services for older adults in varied settings, and to practicing such approaches with their families. Topics include biological, psychological, social, ethical and spiritual functioning in later adulthood. PRE- OR COREQ: none SWK 342: Social Welfare Policies in an Aging Society. 3 hours, 3 credits. A strengths-based and preventive perspective on policies and programs affecting older adults. Analysis of policy responses to ageism, elder abuse, and changing demographic and health trends. Public policies and programs, including components of the Social Security Act. Particular attention to vulnerable older adult populations. PRE- OR COREQ: none NOTE: This course also meets the Social Work major requirement for an elective course above SWK 312. Part 5 – SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor- Trainee (CASAC-T) The Department of Social Work has been designated by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) as an Education and Training Provider for individuals who wish to obtain credentialing as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Lehman students who fulfill the following will have completed all educational requirements for the CASAC in New York State and will be issued the OASAS CASAC 350-Hour Standardized Certificate of Completion) by the Lehman College Social Work Department. This certificate is required to receive the CASAC-T from OASAS. Successful completion of all requirements for the undergraduate social work major at Lehman College Successful completion of the following two social work elective courses: SWK 251: Substance Abuse and Urban Society (3 hours, 3 credits) SWK 351: Theoretical Perspectives of Substance (3 hours, 3 credits) Completion of the New York mandated two-hour training, "Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment." Training is offered by the Social Work
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