Gero-Ed Sub-specialization Program
Gero-Ed Sub-specialization Program
Application for this sub-specialization is required. This sub-specialization is only compatible with Health and Mental Health specializations.
This sub-specialization is effective Fall 2012.
Students to fill out this application and submit it to Program Director, Dr. Marcia Spira, at mspira@luc.edu to apply for this sub-specialization. The application process is competitive -not all students will be eligible to pursue this sub-specialization.
REQUIRED COURSES: 3 classes and internship are required
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Internship: Senior Internship (SOWK 330 & 340) or 2nd level for MSW students (SWFI 630 & 631) that allows the student to spend 75-80% of their time providing direct service to the aging population.
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SOWK 632, Social Work Practice with Older Adults (fall & spring only)
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*SOWK 734, Social Work Policy with Older Adults (spring only)
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SOWK Elective: Students can choose between one of the following course options:
1. SOWK 634-Special Topics Course-Summer Institute on Aging (1 week summer course usually taught in the 3rd week of August; typically Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm.
2. SOWK 735, Loss, Grief and Dying Well (Fall and Spring only)
3. SOWK 616- Psychotherapy w/Adults (Fall and Spring only)
4. SOWK 612-Family Assessment & Intervention (Fall, Spring, Summer)
5. SOWK 690-Independent Study: topic must be conducted with a full-time faculty member in the SSW and be approved by Dr. Marcia Spira and the MSW Program Director. Sample topics include Aging in the LGBT Community or Grandparents raising Grandchildren
*SOWK 734 is a substitute for SOWK for SOWK 602 or SOWK 610H for students who complete the gerontology sub-specialization.