ASSIGNMENT
Select (one) topic from a list of options below:
Perinatal Loss and Attachment Theory
Foster Care System and Infant Toddler Development
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Childhood Development
Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescence
Substance Use in Adolescence
Sexuality in Early Adulthood
Occupational Transitions in Middle Adulthood
The Sandwich Generation
Sexuality in Late Adulthood
Death and Dying: Palliative or Hospice Care?
Describe your topic area by stating why this topic is important, include data, recent trends, statistics (do not include graphs or charts in the paper)
Choose a theory or developmental perspective inclusive of social work theories learned (i.e PIE, ecological perspective, Erikson, etc. ) and clearly link to human behavior by describing how the topic selected is impacted by oppression, inequality, economic status (poverty) along with providing implications for social work practice and client services.
Applying to Field Practicum Experience: It is recommended that your topic selected is aligned with the population that you are working with at your field internship placement. You will need to discuss how the topic is connected to your current field placement.
Identify the type of multi-level system that you are in at your site and provide your plan to implement your recommended implications for social work practice gathered from your research at your field internship placement. If you do not have a current field placement, you must notify the instructor for instructions on how to proceed.
