This study examined the extent to which criminal justice content is addressed in all CSWE-accredited MSW programs in the United States ("N"?=?192). Criminal justice content was measured in three areas: (1) dual or joint degree programs, (2) concentrations or specializations, and (3) coursework. Excluding social work and law classes, 22%…

Survey responses from 59 social work graduate programs indicated that 37.21% offered certificates, 32.56% specialization, and 30.23% concentration in gerontology. Compared with 1980s surveys, the number of programs has declined. Number of courses, content, and internship hours vary widely across the three types. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Assesses the state of social work education and makes suggestions for improvement including distinguishing between specialized and professional knowledge courses; teaching interpersonal skills for working with organizations and communities; differentiating subventionary and instrumental interventions; reformulating course content on policy and…