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About UB School of Social Work

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  • 4/23/18 UB Social Work: A Better Vision of Society
  • 4/23/18 Our History
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  • 8/7/17 Diversity and Social Justice
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SSW at a Glance

Founded: 1934

Dean: Nancy J. Smyth

Student Body: 500

Degrees and Programs:

  • PhD in social welfare
  • MSW
  • MSW/PhD
  • MSW online
  • JD/MSW
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  • MPH/MSW
  • BA/MSW
  • 4/2/18 Our Rankings and Accolades

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About
  • UB Social Work: A Better Vision of Society
  • Our History
  • Our Philosophy
  • Diversity and Social Justice
  • Leadership and Administration
  • What are Trauma-Informed and Human Rights Perspectives?
  • Our Students, Faculty and Alumni
  • Accreditation
  • Rankings and Accolades
  • Interprofessional Education
  • Go Shopping, Support Us
  • About the University
  • About Buffalo-Niagara
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Contact Us
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  • 7/14/14 News and Events
  • 4/23/18 Our Magazine: Mosaics
  • 7/5/18 Our Podcast: inSocialWork
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