Aging and Health Certificate Program

Welcome to the Aging and Health Certificate Program Page at Rutgers School of Social Work. Since 2006, Rutgers School of Social Work has been committed to developing a gerontological social work workforce that is prepared to provide leadership and demonstrate excellence in supporting adults as they age. Please watch this video with Certificate Director, Dr. Lauren Snedeker, to learn more about this opportunity.

The Aging and Health Certificate provides MSW students with:

• Access to a cohesive community made of peers, professionals, and faculty to network and learn with
• Close mentorship from faculty with clinical and policy-related experience in the areas of aging, health, and social work.
• Opportunity to receive more in-depth education about the aging experience, clinical theories, policy development and evaluation, and evidence-best practices.
• An enhanced practicum learning experience that includes a specific focus on preparing students to work with older adults and in healthcare settings.
• Specialization in a discipline of social work that is exponentially growing and in need of more professionals.
   

Students in the Traditional (on campus) MSW program (2-year, 3-year, 4-year, or advanced standing), Blended students, and Online students may apply to the Aging & Health Certificate program.  Please consult the chart at the bottom of the Certificates main page (go.rutgers.edu/MSWCertificate) for application deadlines and the link to the application.

The MSW Certificate in Aging and Health is open to students:

• In the traditional (campus-based) MSW program, the blended online MSW program, and the 100% Online MSW program (beginning in fall 2024)
• In the clinical social work specialization OR management and policy specialization
• On any of the three Rutgers campuses (Newark, New Brunswick, Camden)
• In the full-time, part-time, or Advanced Standing MSW program

• Watch the 2025 Careers in Aging Month video on YouTube
• Aging & Health Certificate student Halle Sentman shares her experience proposing a bill to support caregivers at her practicum learning at NJ's District 11 office.
• View recordings of recent events and presentations on our YouTube playlist.