Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

About

At University of Akron, 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. Learn more about the School of Social Work and Family Sciences. Thinking about a career where you can truly make an impact? Social work might be the path for you. Social workers help people through tough times, support families, and stand up for those who need a voice. You’ll find social workers in all kinds of places including schools, hospitals, community centers, and governments. In schools, you can support kids through challenges at home or in the classroom. In family services, you can work with parents and children to help keep families together and safe. Some social workers take it a step further by shaping policies that improve lives on a bigger scale researching new ideas, reviewing laws, and working with leaders to protect vulnerable communities. No two days are the same in social work, and that’s part of what makes it so meaningful. If you care about people and want a career that blends heart and action, social work could be a powerful way to use your passion for good. 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, organizational and human relation skills administrative.  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 Path 

Graduate career path includes Social Worker (Generalist Practice), Case Manager, Family Support Worker, Child Welfare Caseworker, Foster Care Coordinator, Youth Services Officer, Elderly Care Case Manager, Mental Health Support Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor Community Health Worker, Disability Services Coordinator, Rehabilitation Case Manager, Hospice Social Worker, Social Policy Analyst, Human Rights Advocate, Community Outreach Coordinator, NGO Program Officer,Gender and Development Specialist, Social Justice Campaign Organizer, School Social Worker, Juvenile Justice Caseworker, Campus Support Advisor, Educational Welfare Officer.