Specialized Gerontology Program
Apply for the 2009-2011 Specialized Gero Program by April 10, 2009!
The Specialized Gero Program provides faculty with the resources to develop, implement, and institutionalize gerontological competencies at the generalist and advanced levels of practice—as a minor, area of emphasis, certificate, specialization, or concentration.
Information Session:
Attend our information session at the March 2009 BPD Conference: Friday, March 20, 5:00-6:00 pm, Room Remington A, followed by individual consultation/Q&A from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the same room.
2009-2011 Specialized Gero Program Application Information
All CSWE-accredited BSW, MSW, and combined BSW/MSW programs that have gero content currently infused in foundation courses are eligible for the Specialized Gero Program. Review the Request for Proposals (RFP) below for additional details.
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A LINK TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Application deadline: April 10, 2009
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Program overview and benefits, eligibility criteria, timeline, and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to the most common questions about the Specialized Gero Program.
Administrative Statement of Support
Download and print. This form needs to be signed by the social work program’s chair/director/dean and mailed to the Gero-Ed Center. See the form for details.
Sample Application
Download and draft your application responses before entering them online. Do not email this form – the completed application must be submitted online.
Indirect Cost Letter
Download and print if your finance office requires documentation of the 5% maximum indirect cost rate (see RFP for details).
Additional Resources
Foundation Gerontological Social Work Competencies
A list of student learning outcomes expected from the foundation year to guide curriculum infusion in required BSW and foundation MSW coursework.
Geriatric Social Work Competency Rating Scale
Developed by the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education (HPPAE), formerly known as the New York Academy of Medicine Practicum Partnership Program (PPP), this is a useful resource for students to complete pre- and post-test ratings of their competency attainment, which is one way to measure outcomes.
Selecting Gerontological Competencies
Suggests steps to guide faculty in the process of selecting and measuring gero-infused competencies.
Questions?
Contact:
Suzanne St Peter, Gero-Ed Center Co-Director
sstpeter@u.washington.edu
1.206.543.7647
or
Nancy Hooyman, Gero-Ed Center Co-Principal Investigator
hooy@u.washington.edu
1.206.685.1662 |
