Developing a multisite project in geriatric and/or gerontological education with emphases in interdisciplinary practice and cultural competence

Purpose: This 2-year, multisite, curriculum-development project aimed to increase the pool of professionals trained in geriatric and/or gerontological social work. Design and Methods: Our methods included (a) providing advanced training in aging, cultural competence, and interdisciplinary practice to social work professionals and masters degree students, (b) developing, implementing, and testing an innovative student curriculum based on standardized learning competencies identified by project participants, (c) revising the university curriculum to support such competencies, and (d) producing a practicum handbook. Results: The project achieved its outcomes. Implications: Project conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation are discussed together with approaches for its replication.