At the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW), teaching and research are shaped and guided by our social justice mandate and the needs of our community. Our small classes mean youll develop close research and scholarship collaborations with faculty mentors. Individual career planning and support services will help you realize your ambitions, and a range of organizations, activities and events from the Shades of Brown Alliance for individuals of color and allies, to the Catalyst Series for Social Justice will provide opportunities to connect outside of the classroom.<br><br>The Denver Campus Advanced-Standing MSW Program is for students who already have a CSWE-accredited bachelor's degree in social work. (If you dont have a bachelor's degree in social work, then the Denver Campus MSW Program is the program for you.) Full-time students attend classes during weekdays, while part-time students can take some evening and weekend classes. Field internships may require weekday hours, but if youre already employed, your current job may count toward your internship requirement.<br><br>A master's degree in social work with a specialization in Aging Services and Policy may be a good fit for you. Through specialized coursework and field experiences tailored to fit your interests and career goals, this pathway will prepare you to practice across the continuum of services that promote quality of life and independence for older adults and their families. Social workers interested in aging provide clinical care in health, behavioral health, memory care, community and residential settings. Additionally, social workers intervene in social justice issues impacting older adults through educational, management, program development, advocacy and policy work. This concentration emphasizes culturally responsive practice needed for the increasing diversity among older adults locally, nationally and internationally.