Misson Statement

The Institute for Geriatric Social Work (IGSW) is dedicated to strengthening the workforce for an aging society through educational innovation, workforce change, and research. Located at Boston University School of Social Work, IGSW builds upon the School's historical commitment to the aging field and current strength in gerontological teaching, research and training.

• New Jersey - August 31, 2008
• Nebraska - September 01, 2008
• Maryland - October 31, 2008
• Massachusetts - October 31, 2008
• Montana - December 31, 2008
• Oregon - December 31, 2008 (based on odd/even license number system)
• South Carolina - December 31, 2008 (two years after being licensed)
• South Dakota - January 01, 2009 (two years after being licensed)
• Delaware - January 31, 2009
• Pennsylvania - February 28, 2009
• Florida - March 31, 2009

New Course

ISP Course: Compulsive Hoarding in Older Adults

New Publications

A Statewide Training Program to Promote Workforce Development in Aging

Training Retired Social Workers: Experience and Innovation to Serve the Aging Population

Press Releases

IGSW Awarded NIA SBIR Grant

IGSW to Provide Online Training in Aging for Massachusetts Protective Services Workers

IGSW to Train Massachusetts State Workers in Suicide Prevention for Older Adults

IGSW Online Training Programs: 

An Overview

Learn more about IGSW's online training programs here and view a course demonstration.  View this Movie now. This movie requires the Macromedia Flash Player. Download the Flash Player.

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