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A Geriatric Education Center Faculty Development Program Dedicated to Social Work to Social Work.
JoAnn Damron-Rodriguez1, Rachelle Dorfman2, James E Lubben3
1a Associate Director, Pacific Geriatric Education Center.
The California Geriatric Education Center developed a program to address the shortage of social work faculty trained in aging. This initiative aims to improve gerontology education in social work programs nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Work Education
Background:
- A national survey revealed a significant shortage of social work faculty with expertise in aging.
- This deficit hinders the integration of gerontology into Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the California Geriatric Education Center's (CGEC) Social Work Faculty Development Program (SWFDP).
- To present a model for developing gerontological social work faculty.
Main Methods:
- The CGEC at UCLA implemented the SWFDP.
- The program was designed to address critical issues in social work education related to aging.
Main Results:
- The SWFDP offers a structured approach to faculty development in gerontology.
- The program aims to increase the number of qualified social work faculty in aging.
Conclusions:
- The SWFDP provides a viable model for enhancing gerontological expertise among social work educators.
- Addressing faculty shortages is crucial for advancing aging-focused social work education.
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