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.
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:
- BA/BASW Akron & Lakewood Coordinator:
Janice Steinmetz, jestein@uakron.edu - BA/BASW Wayne Coordinator:
Lisa Crites, lkc6@uakron.edu - MSW Akron Coordinator:
Rob Terry, rpterry@uakron.edu - MSW Online Coordinator:
Becky Thomas, bthomas@uakron.edu - MSW Lakewood Coordinator:
Monica Ascar, mascar@uakron.edu
- MSW Wayne Coordinator:
Mark McManus, mcmanus@uakron.edu - Addiction Program Coordinator:
John Ellis, jellis@uakron.edu - Behavioral Health Campus Coordinator:
Sylvester Huston III, smh271@uakron.edu - Child Welfare Workforce Program Coordinator:
Monica Ascar, mascar@uakron.edu - Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Certificate:
Rob Terry, rpterry@uakron.edu