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
administrative, organizational and human relation skills
Extensive field work is an integral part of the curriculum
pursue a specialized area of study by choosing elective courses in such areas as:
health
community development
child welfare
mental health
developmental and intellectual disabilities
family services
corrections
Career Opportunities
A degree in social work paves the way to careers in a variety of settings, such as:
social service agencies
hospitals
nursing homes
home health agencies
state, county and municipal government agencies, primarily in the departments of:
health and human services
mental health
developmental disabilities
social services
child welfare
housing
education
corrections
Career Outlook
Opportunities for social workers will continue to increase at a rapid rate, especially in rural areas, as the demand for social services becomes greater.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
College of Health and Human Sciences
209 Carroll Street,
Akron,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
