MSW Certificate in Gerontology & Palliative Care Learn about enhancing life for older adults and for clients with serious illness. Learn More Apply Now Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Location NYC Campus/Online Costs $1,050 Per credit Scholarships and financial aid are available If you are passionate about creating meaningful experiences and enhancing life in a supportive and caring environment for the elderly or those with life-threatening illnesses, Wurzweiler’s Gerontology & Palliative Care Specialization will be of interest to you. You will develop the skills and knowledge that will lead you to a successful career while being eligible for additional scholarships. Gerontology and Palliative Care offers students access to: In-Demand Field: Earning the Wurzweiler Certificate in Gerontology & Palliative Care as part of your Master of Social Work program will position you for a career in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand fields of social work. While doctors and nurses are well equipped to diagnose and treat the physical and cognitive issues associated with declining health and long-term illness, well-trained geriatric and palliative social workers respond to the increasing psychosocial and behavioral health needs of patients, their families, and the community. Care for the Community: Professionals in this area ensure that our communities get the assistance for the care of the elderly and the chronically ill by applying reliable, competent, evidence-based, and empathetic care for individuals and families at every stage of elder care, including issues related to illness, family caregiving, cognitive impairment, and end of life care. They provide referrals to community resources, offer behavioral care and counseling, and assist with the complex decisions facing families throughout the aging process and in response to serious illness. Practice Specialization Benefits: Students who participate in this program specialize in advanced coursework, including: Palliative Care, Gerontology, Coping with Loss or Health Care in Social Work. Those students who join the program upon entering the MSW porgram would receive their field training for two full years in elder or palliative care focused field sites. Fellows would additionally benefit from the mentorship of our expert palliative care and aging faculty, supervise (with our fieldwork staff) high quality fieldwork sites, and develop other special learning opportunities. Full Program Breakdown If you are passionate about creating meaningful experiences and enhancing life in a supportive and caring environment for the elderly or those with life-threatening illnesses, Wurzweiler’s Gerontology & Palliative Care Specialization will be of interest to you. You will develop the skills and knowledge that will lead you to a successful career while being eligible for additional scholarships. Gerontology and Palliative Care offers students access to: In-Demand Field: Earning the Wurzweiler Certificate in Gerontology & Palliative Care as part of your Master of Social Work program will position you for a career in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand fields of social work. While doctors and nurses are well equipped to diagnose and treat the physical and cognitive issues associated with declining health and long-term illness, well-trained geriatric and palliative social workers respond to the increasing psychosocial and behavioral health needs of patients, their families, and the community. Care for the Community: Professionals in this area ensure that our communities get the assistance for the care of the elderly and the chronically ill by applying reliable, competent, evidence-based, and empathetic care for individuals and families at every stage of elder care, including issues related to illness, family caregiving, cognitive impairment, and end of life care. They provide referrals to community resources, offer behavioral care and counseling, and assist with the complex decisions facing families throughout the aging process and in response to serious illness. Practice Specialization Benefits: Students who participate in this program specialize in advanced coursework, including: Palliative Care, Gerontology, Coping with Loss or Health Care in Social Work. Those students who join the program upon entering the MSW porgram would receive their field training for two full years in elder or palliative care focused field sites. Fellows would additionally benefit from the mentorship of our expert palliative care and aging faculty, supervise (with our fieldwork staff) high quality fieldwork sites, and develop other special learning opportunities. Swipe to learn more! If you are passionate about creating meaningful experiences and enhancing life in a supportive and caring environment for the elderly or those with life-threatening illnesses, Wurzweiler’s Gerontology & Palliative Care Specialization will be of interest to you. You will develop the skills and knowledge that will lead you to a successful career while being eligible for additional scholarships. In-Demand Field: Earning the Wurzweiler Certificate in Gerontology & Palliative Care as part of your Master of Social Work program will position you for a career in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand fields of social work. While doctors and nurses are well equipped to diagnose and treat the physical and cognitive issues associated with declining health and long-term illness, well-trained geriatric and palliative social workers respond to the increasing psychosocial and behavioral health needs of patients, their families, and the community. Care for the Community: Professionals in this area ensure that our communities get the assistance for the care of the elderly and the chronically ill by applying reliable, competent, evidence-based, and empathetic care for individuals and families at every stage of elder care, including issues related to illness, family caregiving, cognitive impairment, and end of life care. They provide referrals to community resources, offer behavioral care and counseling, and assist with the complex decisions facing families throughout the aging process and in response to serious illness. Practice Specialization Benefits: Students who participate in this program specialize in advanced coursework, including: Palliative Care, Gerontology, Coping with Loss or Health Care in Social Work. Those students who join the program upon entering the MSW porgram would receive their field training for two full years in elder or palliative care focused field sites. Fellows would additionally benefit from the mentorship of our expert palliative care and aging faculty, supervise (with our fieldwork staff) high quality fieldwork sites, and develop other special learning opportunities. APPLY NOW REQUEST MORE INFORMATION At a Glance Designed for Master of Social Work students with interest in Gerontology and/or Palliative Care Students are eligible for additional scholarships Requirements include maintain good academic standing, participate in field placement in an aging or palliative care program, complete the certificate in Gerontology and Palliative Care course requirements and meet with your advisor once per semester Prospective Students Current Students Courses included in the Gerontology & Palliative Care Certificate: Palliative Care Gerontology Coping with Loss OR Health Care in Social Work If you are a current MSW student and are interested in joining the Gerontology & Palliative Care Specialization program, notify: Dr. Gary Stein at glstein@yu.edu, Dr. Lynn Levy at llevy1@yu.edu or Dr. Laurie Blackman at laurie.blackman@yu.edu. If you have already taken other electives, you may need to audit the required electives to complete the certificate program. If you are a current MSW student and completed the Gerontology & Palliative Care Certificate requrements, complete the declaration form prior to graduation. Prospective Students Courses included in the Gerontology & Palliative Care Certificate: Palliative Care Gerontology Coping with Loss OR Health Care in Social Work If you are a current MSW student and are interested in joining the Gerontology & Palliative Care Specialization program, notify: Dr. Gary Stein at glstein@yu.edu, Dr. Lynn Levy at llevy1@yu.edu or Dr. Laurie Blackman at laurie.blackman@yu.edu. If you have already taken other electives, you may need to audit the required electives to complete the certificate program. Current Students If you are a current MSW student and completed the Gerontology & Palliative Care Certificate requrements, complete the declaration form prior to graduation.
