Career transitions in midlife: pursuing an MSW as an older student.

This study aims to increase understanding about the challenges and opportunities for graduate schools of social work to meet the educational needs of midlife and older adults. Interviews were conducted with alumni who received their MSWs when they were age 40 or older. The Alumni Office provided 170 alumni's contact information; 61 (36%) alumni were reached and 60 (98%) agreed to participate.