Cycle 2 BEL Program

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center aims to recruit undergraduates to gerontological (gero) social work field placements, MSW level specializations, and careers by involving students in direct interaction with older adults through experiential learning activities. In 2010, the CSWE Gero-Ed Center is funding the following 10 CSWE-accredited BSW programs via the Cycle 2 BSW Experiential Learning (BEL) Program:

• California University of Pennsylvania (California, PA)
• Colorado State University–Pueblo (Pueblo, CO)
• George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
• Humboldt State University (Arcata, CA)
• Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ)
• Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA)
• University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL)
• University of Mississippi (University, MS)
• University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University (Saint Paul, MN)
• Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)

For more information, read the CSWE Media Advisory.

Additional Resources

Request for Proposals (RFP) (MS Word). Program overview and benefits, eligibility criteria, timeline, and application instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (MS Word). Find answers to the most common questions about this program.

Gerontological Social Work Competencies
A collection of resources regarding outcomes based on student learning gero competencies and the 2008 EPAS.