Community Services Technology

Community Services Technology

Social service assistants work under the direction of professionals in the psychiatric, nursing, psychology, rehabilitative, physical therapy and social work fields to provide a multitude of direct and indirect services to people, families, groups and communities.

• Core curriculum emphasizes:
  • human relations
  • gerontological services
  • case management and community work
  • social welfare
  • poverty
  • psychology
  • basic helping skills 

• You will specialize in one of three areas - social services, gerontology or addiction services
• Option to become licensed in addiction services or registered assistant social worker in Ohio

Our Faculty

• are innovative and interactive
• use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning

Akron Advantage

Hands-on Experience

The community services program features on-the-job training in specific assignments with various agencies
and organizations. This experience emphasizes:

• interviewing skills
• group processes
• systems
• utilization of resources
• intervention methods

You also are encouraged to gain practical professional experience through UA’s optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school. As an added benefit, you can earn a competitive salary.

Community Services Technology Student Organizations

Interact with other community services technology students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:

• Social Work League
• Gerontology Association

Sample Curriculum

Associate Degree in Community Services Technology — General Option