Master of Social Work - Gerontology Practice 24 months Postgraduate Program By Illinois State University |Top Universities

Master of Social Work - Gerontology Practice

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

Masters

The program seeks to prepare advanced family and child welfare practitioners who act as agents of social change who in turn will promote individual and societal well-being. These curricula goals are grounded within a liberal arts foundation to ensure that student practices are grounded in traditional values and theory and be current with the demands of the changing practice environment. The MSW curricula goals are derived from three sources: (1) the goals of Illinois State University, (2) the goals of the School of Social Work, and (3) the objectives of the MSW Program. In addition, and much more importantly, the MSW curricula goals are consistent with the purpose and structure of Master level social work education as mandated by CSWE Curriculum Policy Statement M5.1 through M5.4.5. This concentration prepares students for practice with older adults in a variety of settings. This sequence emphasizes the development, delivery, and management of services to meet the specific needs of the growing population of elderly. The curriculum prepares graduates for advanced practice across an array of settings including long-term care centers, assisted living centers, mental health centers and institutions, elder protection agencies, medical agencies, and community centers. Students who pursue this concentration in the MSW program will also qualify for the Gerontology Certificate from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Some of the coursework, including electives, draw from a cross-disciplinary curriculum. In addition to course work that is specific to gerontology, students will complete their advanced practicum in an agency setting with older adults.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

Masters

The program seeks to prepare advanced family and child welfare practitioners who act as agents of social change who in turn will promote individual and societal well-being. These curricula goals are grounded within a liberal arts foundation to ensure that student practices are grounded in traditional values and theory and be current with the demands of the changing practice environment. The MSW curricula goals are derived from three sources: (1) the goals of Illinois State University, (2) the goals of the School of Social Work, and (3) the objectives of the MSW Program. In addition, and much more importantly, the MSW curricula goals are consistent with the purpose and structure of Master level social work education as mandated by CSWE Curriculum Policy Statement M5.1 through M5.4.5. This concentration prepares students for practice with older adults in a variety of settings. This sequence emphasizes the development, delivery, and management of services to meet the specific needs of the growing population of elderly. The curriculum prepares graduates for advanced practice across an array of settings including long-term care centers, assisted living centers, mental health centers and institutions, elder protection agencies, medical agencies, and community centers. Students who pursue this concentration in the MSW program will also qualify for the Gerontology Certificate from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Some of the coursework, including electives, draw from a cross-disciplinary curriculum. In addition to course work that is specific to gerontology, students will complete their advanced practicum in an agency setting with older adults.

Admission requirements

6+
Jan-2000

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