School of Social Work & Family Sciences
We lead with courage, compassion and competence. At UA, in the School of Social Work and Family Sciences turn your passion for helping people and pursuing social justice into a licensed professional. Our program will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to make a difference in the world, especially for the most vulnerable populations.
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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Why choose UA’s Social Work program:
- Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Full-time/Part-time programs
- Day/evening/weekend courses for enrollment flexibility
- Regional field placements for hands-on learning
- Faculty who are leaders in the social work field
- One of the highest licensure exam pass rates in Ohio
- Excellent employment rate upon graduation
Program Representatives
For more information, contact:
- BASW Akron Coordinator:
Janice Steinmetz, jestein@uakron.edu - BASW Field Coordinator:
Lisa Crites, lkc6@uakron.edu - MSW Coordinator:
Rob Terry, rpterry@uakron.edu - Associate Director of School of Social Work and Family Sciences:
Becky Thomas, bthomas@uakron.edu - MSW Field Coordinator & Child Welfare Workforce Program Coordinator:
Monica Ascar, mascar@uakron.edu
- MSW Online Student Engagement Coordinator: Mark McManus, mcmanus@uakron.edu
- Addiction Program Coordinator:
John Ellis, jellis@uakron.edu - Behavioral Health Campus Coordinator:
Sylvester Huston III, smh271@uakron.edu - Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Certificate:
Rob Terry, rpterry@uakron.edu