Welcome to the Gero-Ed Center Web Site

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center Web site is designed to be a practical collection of information and resources for social work faculty, students, and practitioners. This quick navigation guide highlights popular sections of the Web site that are germane to each group.

Faculty

Competencies - Competencies form the foundation of the Center’s mission and planned change strategy, including the list of foundation gerontological competencies, a self assessment scale of advanced geriatric competencies, and the history of our competency-based approach.

Infused Teaching Resources - Gerontologically-enriched syllabi, teaching modules, class exercises, assignments, case studies, films, and bibliographies, which were created by participants in prior Hartford Curricular Development Projects.

Center Programs - Information on Center programs and projects, including our eLearning series; the Gero-Ed Track at APM; CDI Program; BEL Program; Specialized Gero Program; and the MAC Project, can all be found here.

Aging Times - Subscription page and archive of our quarterly e-newsletter – the best way to stay up-to-date on Center programs. Each issue highlights a special topic in gerontological social work.

Research and Reports - Reports from the Center and other organizations on gerontological social work and education, including our popular Blueprint for the New Millennium and our report on accreditation self-studies.

Aging Web Sites - Descriptions of and links to various external social work and aging-oriented Web sites, including Web sites of use to social work educators interested in gerontological curriculum change.

Students

Social Work and Aging - Information on social work careers with older adults and the social work workforce.

Social Work Programs Offering Gerontology - List of accredited MSW and BSW programs offering some specialized gerontological component.

Rosen Student Awards - The Anita Rosen Gerontology Awards for Outstanding Student Poster are awarded annually at the CSWE APM to the best intergenerational or aging-specific student poster from each academic level (BSW, MSW, and Doctoral).

Aging Web Sites - Descriptions of and links to various external social work and aging-oriented Web sites, including sites on careers in aging and gerontological research.

Practitioners

Workforce Information - Information on the social work workforce in regards to gerontology. Includes links to workforce research and NASW’s Aging Credentials.

Research and Reports - Reports from the Center and other organizations on gerontological social work, including our popular Blueprint for the New Millennium.

Aging Web Sites - Descriptions of and links to various external social work and aging-oriented Web sites, including links to professional organizations and aging research.