COURSE
Interdisciplinary Health and Social Work (HSW)
100T. Selected Topics in the Health Professions (1-3)
Interdisciplinary topics of current interest covering subject matter that
is appropriate for all health professional disciplines. Topics are rotated
each semester. Field assignments may be required.
101. Adjustment to Disability (3)
An investigation of the psychological/social adjustment process to illness
and disability and methods to facilitate the development of coping mechanisms.
105. Orientation to Gerontology (3)
Orientation to the professional and personal requirements for work with
the aging, including an introduction to the problems and potentials of the
aged and regular visits with an aging individual. (Former Soc 105)
180T. Interdisciplinary Human Service Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in own discipline. Permission of IDC faculty.
Introduction to the philosophy, scope and practice of interdisciplinary
team functioning in the human services. Similarities and differences in
approach and practice of several human service disciplines will be explored.
Theoretical aspects and practical application of group process and team
functioning will be an important focus of the seminar sessions. For further
information, contact Dr. Joan Fiorello, R.N., Training Coordinator for the
IDC.