Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service invites you to register for any or all of the social work modules we are offering this semester at our Lincoln Center site. These modules, or educational units, are free of charge and are offered to provide you with an introduction to social work education.
End of Life Issues
Janna Heyman, Ph.D., Associate Professor
October 19, 2009 10:00-11:00am
This teaching module will present information about end-of-life planning. Research on the Start Talking Early Plan (START) program will be discussed, including the importance of communication between older adults and loved ones. Common barriers to end-of-life planning will be reviewed. Since social workers play a critical role in end-of-life planning, information about their involvement and work will be highlighted.
Exploring the Etiology of Linguistic Assimilation in the Context of Education
Rose Perez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
October 28, 2009 10:30-11:30am
Immigrant youth by virtue of being in school adapt rapidly to the dominant language. At the same time, youth from Spanish-speaking countries drop out of school in larger proportions than any other large ethnic/racial group. This module explores the ramifications of this phenomenon drawing on social and psychological perspectives, questioning the rhetoric behind linguistic assimilation efforts.
Adolescent Behavioral Health and Preventive Interventions
Paul DuongTran, Ph.D., Associate Professor
November 12, 2009 6:00-7:00pm
Lifestyle behaviors can prevent nearly 70 percent of premature deaths in the U.S. The choices adults make in nutrition, physical activity, risky and stressful behaviors are the things that could improve our health and prevent disease. This module will provide an overview of these issues the theories and techniques of behavioral change, and the challenges in changing adolescents’ social attitudes and decision-making processes. A health-promoting model that emphasizes the roles for practicing social workers will be presented.
What do Social Workers Do?
Benay Lindenauer, LCSW, Director of Career Development
November 14, 2009 2:00-3:00pm
Being a social worker provides you with the tools to work in a variety of settings and function in many capacities with many different populations. This module will explore both the traditional and non-traditional role social workers play in our society.
Poverty and Religion: The Role of the Faith and Social Work Communities
Dale Lindquist, MSW, D.Min., Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
December 10, 2009 6:00-7:00pm
Faith communities are known to play a special role in service provision to the poor. For example, 90 percent of the emergency food programs in New York City are provided by faith based agencies and congregations. These groups of service providers have often been neglected in social work education. This module will focus on 3 model faith based emergency programs (soup kitchens and food pantries), representing innovative approaches for working with the poor, and will address issues raised in the collaboration of the social work and religious communities.
In order to sign up for a module, you need to email the admissions office at gssadmission@fordham.edu. Registration is limited so please leave your contact information. The Office will confirm your registration. If you have any questions or need further information about attending a social work module, feel free to contact our office by email or telephone. Our number is 212 636-6600.
