The Status of Specialized Gerontological Training in Graduate Social Work Education.

Cummings, Sherry M.; DeCoster, Vaughan A.

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ERIC Number: EJ670796

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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The Status of Specialized Gerontological Training in Graduate Social Work Education.

Cummings, Sherry M.; DeCoster, Vaughan A.

Educational Gerontology, v29 n3 p235-50 Mar 2003

Survey responses from 59 social work graduate programs indicated that 37.21% offered certificates, 32.56% specialization, and 30.23% concentration in gerontology. Compared with 1980s surveys, the number of programs has declined. Number of courses, content, and internship hours vary widely across the three types. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Certificates, Gerontology, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Internship Programs, Social Work, Specialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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