GERONTOLOGY
“This is an exciting time to be an MSW student whose focus is professional social work with older adults and understanding the burgeoning field of gerontology. The Springfield College School of Social Work
is now offering an area of emphasis in gerontology, which will enable our social work students to concentrate on developing their skills and knowledge in working with older adults and facing the challenges of an aging society.”
Ann Roy, MSW, PhD, Professor Sample Curriculum Sequences
Advanced Standing for BSW Students WEEKDAY OPTION Weekday advanced standing students waive the first year requirements and must take a total of 33 credits at the Springfield College School of Social Work.
SUMMER Credits
MSSW 603 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 3 MSSW 604 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 4 2 MSSW 610 Practice 5 Semester Total
FALL MSSW 622 Research 2
MSSW 633 Social Work Practice 3 MSSW 676 2nd Year Field Seminar MSSW 686 Field Practicum 2 Elective
Semester Total
SPRING MSSW 613
Social Policy 3 MSSW 684 Social Work Practice 4
MSSW 687 Field Practicum 2 (continued) MSSW 688 Special Topics Seminar Elective
Semester Total Total 33 Semester Hours
3 3
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3.5 3
13
3 3
3.5 .5 3
13
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Advanced Standing for BSW Students
WEEKEND OPTION Weekend advanced standing students waive the first year and must take a total of 33 credits.
SUMMER Credits
MSSW 603 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 3 MSSW 604 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 4 2 MSSW 610 Practice 5 Semester Total
FALL MSSW 622 Research 2
MSSW 633 Social Work Practice 3 MSSW 676 2nd Year Field Seminar MSSW 686 Field Practicum 2 Semester Total
SPRING MSSW 613
Social Policy 3 MSSW 634 Social Work Practice 4
MSSW 687 Field Practicum 2 (continued) MSSW 688 Special Topics Seminar Semester Total
SUMMER Elective Elective
Semester Total
3 3
.5
3.5 10
3 3
3.5 .5
10
3 3
6
Electives—Advanced Standing Students may take the electives in either the WD or WE Program.
Total 33 Semester Hours
A supplemental application for advanced standing must be requested. Call (413) 748-3060 or email your request to
chinely@springfieldcollege.edu. 9
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“The Springfield College School of Social Work offers an area of emphasis in gerontology for students interested in gerontological social work. By 2025, there will be more than
80 million Americans who are over the age of 65, making this the largest age group in the population. It is projected that 40,000-60,000 more social workers will be needed to adequately respond to the
needs of older adults. In particular, a broad range, size, and scope of services will be needed in the future to help individuals thrive within their community, while institutional care continues to decrease. This area of emphasis will provide specific coursework, a specialized internship, focused assignments, enrichment seminars, and advisement by a specialist in gerontology.”
John Habif, MSW, Associate Professor
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