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About UB School of Social Work

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Sunset and Baldy Hall

  • 9/16/21 COVID-19 Social Work Updates
  • 8/16/21 Our History
  • 5/1/19 Our Mission and Goals
  • 2/1/21 Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
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  • 9/7/18 Our Alumni, Faculty and Students
  • 12/22/20 Social Innovation
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  • 6/25/14 Go Shopping, Support Us
  • 6/25/14 About the University
  • 2/18/20 About Buffalo-Niagara
  • 9/24/21 Employment Opportunities
  • 11/21/16 Contact Us

SSW at a Glance

Founded: 1934

Dean: Keith A. Alford

Student Body: 700

Degrees and Programs:

  • PhD in social welfare
  • DSW online
  • MSW
  • MSW/PhD
  • MSW online
  • JD/MSW
  • MBA/MSW
  • MPH/MSW
  • BA/MSW
  • Micro-credentials
  • Undergraduate Minor in
    Community Organizing & Development
  • 2/4/20 Our Rankings and Accolades
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