I'm applying to the Master of Social Work program at my university next year and it offers five areas of specialization: 1) children and their families; 2) mental health and health; 3) diversity and social justice; 4) gerontology; and 5) social service administration. Which of these areas is most in demand and/or offers the best pay?
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You can't go wrong with gerontology. The aging of the birth cohorts born between 1945 and 1965 (the "baby boom" cohorts) will be the most significant factor increasing the demand for long-term care and supportive services over the next half century. The number of persons aged 85 and over is projected to increase five-fold by 2050. If recent trends continue, experts predict that the number of persons requiring long-term care services (i.e., skilled nursing care, alternative residential care, or home and community-based care) could increase from approximately 8 million to 19 million in 2050 This will no doubt increase demand for long-term care workers, in general, and for professional social workers specifically, because they provide critical services such as care coordination, case management, mental health services and supports, government program eligibility determination, care giving support and counseling.
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