Master of Social Work - Specialization in Adults and Healthy Aging

Adult and Healthy Aging Specialization

George Mason University's online CSWE accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program prepares you to take the next step toward a career in direct client service. With an MSW curriculum that emphasizes social justice, empowerment, and systems transformation, you can be confident you're learning what it takes to serve the needs of any population in a variety of social work settings.

The Adult and Healthy Aging (AHA) specialization prepares students to address the unique psychosocial, health, and mental health issues of adults across the lifespan. AHA's specialized training provides the skills and knowledge for effective practice with adults, older adults, and their families at the micro, macro, and mezzo levels. Students are prepared to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals and other health care settings, mental health settings, substance abuse treatment facilities, long-term care facilities, and hospice agencies.