title: Geriatric social work career tracking: graduates of the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education (HPPAE).
abstract: Despite a growing need for geriatric social workers, there is a question as to whether MSW graduates who are gerontologically prepared actually enter the workforce to serve older adults. By tracking MSW graduates who had special training in aging, this study aims to explore their job search and career experience. Findings show that most graduates located aging-related jobs 4 months postgraduation and remained committed to the field 1 to 2 years later. The majority were working in direct service provision in clinical settings. Their salaries compare favorably with those of generic social workers. Implications for geriatric social work education are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, San Jose State University, San Jose, California 95192-0124, USA. sangl@casa.sjsu.edu
authors.forename: Sang E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Joann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Damron-Rodriguez
authors.forename: Frances P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Lawrance
authors.forename: Patricia J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Volland
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002321:Career Choice; D005260:Female; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*