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GSWEC was established in 1999 to provide aging-focused second year practicum placements and competency-driven geriatric social work practicum education. GSWEC practicums are structured to provide social work graduate students with a well-rounded experience serving older adults. We hope this guide will assist you in selecting and participating in an eligible practicum placement.  \nThe GSWEC program includes the following participating universities and practicum agencies:  \nSouthern California Graduate Schools of Social Work  \n• Azusa Pacific University  \n• California State University, Dominguez Hills  \n• California State University, Fullerton  \n• California State University, Long Beach  \n• California State University, Los Angeles  \n• California State University, Northridge  \n• University of California, Los Angeles  \n• University of Southern California  \nCenters of Excellence in Geriatric Social Work Practicum Education  \n• AltaMed  \n• Alzheimer's Los Angeles  \n• Alzheimer's Orange County  \n• Beach Cities Health District  \n• Huntington Health  \n• Jewish Family Service  \n• Motion Picture and Television Fund  \n• Pacific Clinics  \n• Partners in Care Foundation  \n• SCAN Health Plan  \n• Special Service for Groups/SILVER  \n• VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System  \n• VA Loma Linda  \n• VA Long Beach Healthcare System  \n• WISE & Healthy Aging  \nFrequently Asked Questions  \nWhat is the advantage of selecting GSWEC for my practicum?  \n• GSWEC is well recognized among employers and alumni are sought after as employees.  \n• Students receive supplemental training in geriatric social work, guided by nationally recognized geriatric social work competencies.  \n• Placements offer micro, mezzo and macro practice experience.  \n• Students can gain a broader practicum experience with an associate site rotation if so desired.  \n• Students have the opportunity to network with other GSWEC students and alumni.  \nWhat practicum placement settings does GSWEC offer?  \n• GSWEC offers micro, mezzo and macro placement opportunities at its practicum agencies.  \n• Placement settings include but are not limited to:  \n• Mental Health  \n• Hospital/Medical  \n• Community-Based Organizations  \n• Congregate Living (Residential and Skilled Nursing)  \n• Outpatient Health Setting  \n• Adult Day Health Care  \n• Community/Unhoused Settings  \n• Health Maintenance Organizations  \nDo GSWEC placements offer stipends?  \n• All GSWEC agencies provide a minimum stipend of $4,000 for second-year practicum students. See the Agency Program Descriptions in this guide and ask agency representatives for details regarding stipends.  \nWhat are the GSWEC Geriatric Social Work Didactics?  \n• All GSWEC students participate in three free, all-day Geriatric Social Work Seminars during the placement year. The seminar location may be virtual or in-person and local travel to other sites may be required. Seminars typically include presentations and discussions with academic and professional experts, practicum instructorsand GSWEC alumni. The seminars broaden students' learning and provide exposure to deeper aspects of geriatric social work. Topics vary from year to year, but typically include subjects such as:  \n• Biopsychosocial aspects of aging  \n• Brain health and dementia  \n• Caregiving  \n• Mental Health  \n• Cultural and age cohort diversity  \n• Substance Abuse  \n• Palliative and end of life care  \n• Sexual health  \nDoes GSWEC require work payback post-graduation?  \n• While it is our goal to have GSWEC students work in geriatric social work after graduation, there currently is no employment obligation incurred. 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