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Abstract
Must a master’s of social work (MSW) program’s orientation be either advanced generalist or some form of specialist? Or is there the possibility of a hybrid curriculum that provides enough breadth to prepare MSW graduates for a wide range of social work jobs, but that also addresses students’ and community agencies’ demands for student specialization? This article suggests a model for integrating an aging specialization within an advanced generalist curriculum. Although this model specifically concerns an aging specialization, the model is also applicable to any number of other specializations as well. We describe lessons learned and discuss implications for integrating specializations within other advanced generalist MSW programs.
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1 Examples of competencies within each of the four domains include values, ethics, and theoretical perspectives (assess and address values and biases regarding aging); assessment (use empathy and sensitive interviewing skills to engage older clients in identifying their strengths and problems); intervention (mediate situations with angry or hostile older adults or family members); and aging services, programs, and policies (evaluate the effectiveness of practice and programs in achieving intended outcomes for older adults).
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Emily K. Dakin
Emily K. Dakin is assistant professor at Appalachian State University. Louise M. Quijano is associate professor and MSW program director, Pamela S. Bishop is instructor, and Bradford W. Sheafor is professor emeritus at Colorado State University.
Louise M. Quijano
Emily K. Dakin is assistant professor at Appalachian State University. Louise M. Quijano is associate professor and MSW program director, Pamela S. Bishop is instructor, and Bradford W. Sheafor is professor emeritus at Colorado State University.
Pamela S. Bishop
Emily K. Dakin is assistant professor at Appalachian State University. Louise M. Quijano is associate professor and MSW program director, Pamela S. Bishop is instructor, and Bradford W. Sheafor is professor emeritus at Colorado State University.
Bradford W. Sheafor
Emily K. Dakin is assistant professor at Appalachian State University. Louise M. Quijano is associate professor and MSW program director, Pamela S. Bishop is instructor, and Bradford W. Sheafor is professor emeritus at Colorado State University.