Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College

4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH

University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College (UCBA) is located on 135 wooded acres in Blue Ash, Ohio. UCBA offers more than 60 associate degrees and certificate programs, as well as a Weekend Degree Program and distance learning courses. UCB currently has over 5,000 students enrolled, 147 full-time and 182 part-time faculty and staff.

Academic Departments:

• Allied Health
• Art & Visual Communications
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Chemistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Electronic Media
• English & Communications
• Foreign Language
• History, Philosophy & Political Science
• Library
• Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
• Nursing
• Veterinary Technology

Students are encouraged to explore internships, volunteer, and apply for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available through the Career Center. They will have the opportunity to access counselors and resume critiques, as well as brush up on basic interview and job search skills. Other Student Services include access to an assortment of computer and training labs, educational advisors, and tutoring.

Transfer students will be evaluated individual by their respective departments to determine credit transfer from other colleges / universities. For transfer credit to be granted, the institutions must be accredited by one of six regional crediting agencies—all part of the Higher Learning Commission: Middle State, North Central, New England, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associate of Colleges and Schools. You can check school accreditation online at www.chea.org.

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Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College offers an associate's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $66020

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $36350

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $42600

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $41890

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).