Social Work, BSW
Program Details
- Location
- Wayne Campus, Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- online,In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Social Work & Family Sciences
Program Contact
- Janice E. Steinmetz, MSW, LISW-S
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Akron BASW Coordinator
330-808-5387
Overview
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.
This program best suits learners who wish to work as entry-level, generalist social workers under the umbrella of a larger organization immediately upon graduation.
The BSW program offers:
Preparation for generalist practice of social work
A degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Full-time/Part-time study
In person and online courses
Regional field placements
Admissions Requirements
A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required to be admitted as a full social work major. A student will remain a preadmission social work major until all nine liberal arts base and math and English General Education courses are completed, all required application materials have been submitted, the 2.5 or better GPA achieved, no grades are in progress, her/his completed application is reviewed by the admissions committee, and the school’s director agrees with the admissions committee recommendation for full admission.
Career Outcomes
Job titles include caseworker, family worker, group worker, community organization worker, outreach worker, rehabilitation worker, probation worker, community health worker, counselor, child welfare worker, employment community service worker, fair housing coordinator, human relations worker, consumer services worker, etc. Job titles are varied but all relate to human needs in the area of social-emotional adjustment, development, or protection, in the context of the individual, family, group, or community. Opportunities exist in the public and non-public sectors.
A Bachelor’s degree is preparation for an entry-level position and for graduate study in Social Work. A student is encouraged to consider graduate-level study to further his/her career opportunities. The University of Akron offers a Master’s degree program both in person and online. The Bachelor and Master of Social Work Programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
All Social Workers in the state of Ohio are licensed by the state.
Accreditation
The BASW program at the University of Akron is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).