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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

 
 

Degree Programs


Master's Degree Programs

We offer a flexible program for your masters degree in social work, including dual-degree programs, school social work, field education, direct practice and community development.   Choose from a variety of practice settings as you earn your graduate degree in social work.


The Doctor of Philosophy

Our program of study prepares scholars, teachers, practitioners, and policy makers to be leaders who are capable of generating new knowledge for human services and social welfare. Our curriculum develops these abilities by emphasizing the creative and evaluative skills which are necessary for independent inquiry. Students are prepared to be knowledgeable in social and behavioral sciences; research design, research implementation, statistics, and the philosophy of science; theory-building and theories of social welfare; methods for the application and transmission of knowledge in human services.

 

 


Continuing Education

Continuing Education credits are available for social workers, counselors, psychologists, Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA), chemical dependency counselors (BRCH), nurses (CNE) and educators will get L.P.D.C. points for certification or licensure. We offer workshops in Akron, Cleveland, Massillon, Toledo, Westlake, Youngstown and Erie, P.A.