Social Work
Fundamentals
Social workers help people live more successfully within their communities by helping them find solutions to their problems.
- comprehensive curriculum emphasizes:
- effective analytical and intervention skills
- administrative, organizational and human relation skills
- Extensive field work is an integral part of the curriculum
- pursue a specialized area of study by choosing elective courses in such areas as:
- health
- community development
- child welfare
- mental health
- developmental and intellectual disabilities
- family services
- corrections
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Experience
More than 65 social service agencies throughout the region participate in the field work program, including:
- Akron Child Guidance
- Area Agency on Aging
- Medina County Department of Human Services
- Mercy Medical Center Hospice
- Oriana House
- Rockynol Continuing Care Retirement Community
Real-World Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Social Work Student Organization
Interact with other social work students and professionals in the field through:
- Student Social Work League
Sample Curriculum
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