Research Brief: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Physical Health Outcomes of Children in Foster Care
Children of color—especially Black and Indigenous children—are disproportionately overrepresented in foster care and experience barriers …
If you’re passionate about creating change, you belong at The Ohio State University College of Social Work.
You’ll join students, faculty and alumni who build stronger communities, celebrate difference, and promote social and economic justice. Here you’ll collaborate with the social work community to improve and resolve an extensive array of contemporary social problems – using your degree as an integral and valuable resource to the State of Ohio and the nation.
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Art of Hosting Conversations That Matter Training: Engaging with Purpose
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Supervision Through the Lens of Trauma-Informed Care (3 CEs)
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It’s Just a Test: Prevention Credentialing (1.5 CEs)
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Alumni spotlight
Kentucky native finds her niche in social work
De’Anna Benson discovered her passion for social work in high school while volunteering with special education students. She received her BSW from the University of Louisville, then opted to advance her knowledge and career with an MSW from the top-ranked social work program at The Ohio State University. Every day, as a nephrology social worker in Nashville, Tenn., De’Anna is making a difference in the lives of kidney patients and their families, helping them navigate care and support in their journey toward improved health.
De’Anna Benson MSW '18
Featured Research
Our world-class faculty is leading the way in innovative research that seeks solutions to the societal problems impacting individuals and families. We’re committed to bettering communities across the globe with knowledge, collaboration and action.
Researchers focus a lot of attention on how disasters such as hurricanes and floods affect people’s housing in the United States. But a new national study found that housing is also important…
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Ranked 11th nationally, by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Graduate Schools.
$6M
Received in social work research dollars that address real-world problems with the goal of promoting health and wellness for all members of society.
$51k
Average median salary for social workers; employment opportunites expected to grow 9% with 74,000 openings each year.
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