ABSTRACT
This article examines pivotal events within the social work profession that have attempted to codify social work and gerontology curriculum. Key dilemmas in developing a common base of social work practice are identified. Similar debates that have occurred within gerontology curriculum are discussed along with recent developments in 8the advancement of gerontology content within the social work curriculum. The Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) SAGE-SW competencies are discussed and applied to the CSWE’s Education and Policy Standards. Practice applications and future directions are offered. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Website: < https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com > © 2002 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]
