ERIC Number: EJ1011555
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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The State of Gerontological Social Work Education in California: Implications for Curricula Evaluation
Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Goodman, Catherine; Ranney, Molly; Min, Jong Won; Takahashi, Nancy
Journal of Social Work Education, v49 n2 p235-249 2013
California has actively engaged in the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative. Subsequently, the California Social Work Education Center Aging Initiative conducted a university survey of gerontology education in California graduate social work schools ("N"?=?17). In 2005, students taking aging courses were 12% in comparison to a national report of 7% by the Council on Social Work Education and an earlier 1993 national survey of 3%. Still, the number of gerontology students remains less than needed numbers. However, California social work schools are well-prepared with infused curricula for all social workers and exceed previous standards for gerontology faculty and aging field placements. The implications for California are discussed as well as recommendations for updating the earlier gerontology curricula criteria. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Social Work, Curriculum Evaluation, Aging Education, Graduate Study, State Surveys, Demography, Educational Resources, Computer Assisted Testing, Specialization, College Programs, Student Characteristics, Teacher Characteristics, Student Placement, Barriers, Curriculum Development, Graduate Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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