ERIC Number: EJ990771
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
The Consortium for Social Work Training in Aging: Schools of Social Work in Partnership with County Departments of Adult and Aging Services
Scharlach, Andrew E.; Robinson, Barrie K.
Journal of Social Work Education, v41 n3 p427-440 Fall 2005
This article describes the Consortium for Social Work Training in Aging (CSWTA), a unique partnership among 3 schools of social work and 6 county departments of adult and aging services. Using an innovative collaborative training model that included structured rotations and curricular support, CSWTA contributed to increased student interest in aging, improved knowledge about aging and aging services, and enhanced training capacity of county departments of adult and aging services. This model represents a promising approach for increasing the number of professional social workers trained to provide effective service and leadership to the public sector in the field of aging.
Descriptors: Student Interests, Social Work, Consortia, Counties, Public Sector, Aging (Individuals), Counselor Training, Partnerships in Education, Departments, Models
Council on Social Work Education. 1725 Duke Street Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-8080; Fax: 703-683-8099; e-mail: info@cswe.org; Web site: http://www.cswe.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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