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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 or retardation
- 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
Curriculum Guide
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in social work paves the way to careers in a variety of settings, such as:
- social service agencies
- hospitals
- nursing homes
- home health agencies
- state, county and municipal government agencies, primarily in the departments of:
- health and human services
- mental health
- social services
- child welfare
- housing
- education
- corrections
Career Outlook
Opportunities for social workers will continue to increase at a rapid rate, especially in rural areas, as the demand for social services becomes greater.
Career Center
The Career Center creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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