Academics | School of Social Work

Did you know?

The population of adults aged 65 and over will more than double in the next 30 years.
Gerontological social work is one of the fastest growing practice areas within social work.
Within 15 years, 60,000 to 70,000 social workers specializing in work with older adults will be needed in the United States.

Gerontological Social Workers

Hold positions in mental health, health, home care, long-term care, family service, multi-service, housing, hospice, planning, advocacy, government and research settings.
Provide individual and group psychotherapy, case management, family therapy, advocacy, community organizing, program development and management services.
Work with older adults, adults in mid-life, children and adolescents, and providers from many different disciplines and agencies.

Boston University School of Social Work