PAC Inspires. PAC Innovates. PAC Informs.
Earn an additional Certificate of Specialization in Geriatric Social Work along with your MSW degree. Through the Penn Aging Certificate (PAC) Program, you can be a social change agent and a leader in the significant field of gerontological social work.
“By combining clinical research and education with programmatic solutions, SP2 ensures that our graduates are equipped to redefine the possibilities for the clients they serve.”
– Ann Nolan Reese, CW’74, Sponsor of The Ann Nolan Reese Penn Aging Certificate (PAC) Program

Why a Career in Aging?
Why a Career in Aging?
There is a documented need for 60,000-70,000 geriatric social workers by 2020, yet less than 10% of that projected number is now available.
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What is PAC?
What is PAC?
The PAC Program affords students the chance to focus their training in the burgeoning field of aging.
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Consortiums & Field Agencies
Consortiums & Field Agencies
View a list of consortiums and field agencies available to PAC students.
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External Resources for Gero-Social Work
External Resources for Gero-Social Work
View external resources for gerontological social work.
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