Florida Atlantic stands out for its client-centered approach and strong community connections. The Healthy Aging Academy bridges classroom learning, research, and real-world practice, so you’ll work alongside faculty and local practitioners who are leading the way in gerontology. Our program emphasizes evidence-based practice, culturally sensitive care, and interprofessional collaboration—giving you the tools to meet the needs of diverse aging populations across South Florida and beyond.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with Healthy Aging Certificate
Graduate
- Master of Social Work (MSW) with Healthy Aging Certificate
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
1. Prepare students to deliver high-quality, client-centered services to older adults.
2. Equip students with specialized knowledge in gerontology, including practice, evaluation, research, and policy.
3. Foster culturally sensitive and evidence-based approaches to aging.
4. Promote interprofessional collaboration with other aging-related disciplines.
2. Equip students with specialized knowledge in gerontology, including practice, evaluation, research, and policy.
3. Foster culturally sensitive and evidence-based approaches to aging.
4. Promote interprofessional collaboration with other aging-related disciplines.
1. Demonstrate the ability to assess and address the needs of diverse aging populations.
2. Apply evidence-based practices in gerontological social work.
3. Engage in research and policy initiatives that improve the quality of life for older adults.
4. Collaborate effectively with professionals across disciplines to support healthy aging.
2. Apply evidence-based practices in gerontological social work.
3. Engage in research and policy initiatives that improve the quality of life for older adults.
4. Collaborate effectively with professionals across disciplines to support healthy aging.
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College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Sandler School of Social Work
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