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About the UB School of Social Work

Baldy Hall during sunset.

Baldy Hall, the School of Social Work's home on the UB North Campus.

  • 7/25/23 Our Mission, Goals and Values
  • 7/25/23 What are Trauma-Informed and Human Rights Perspectives?
  • 7/25/23 Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
  • 9/5/23 Leadership and Administration
  • 7/25/23 Rankings and Accreditation
  • 7/26/23 Our History
  • 6/23/22 Our Alumni, Faculty and Students
  • 6/14/23 Social Innovation
  • 9/22/23 Interprofessional Education
  • 12/14/22 About the University
  • 2/24/23 About Buffalo Niagara
  • 9/25/23 Employment Opportunities
  • 12/19/22 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
  • 7/25/23 Our Rankings and Accreditation
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Our podcast engages practitioners and researchers in lifelong learning and promotes research to practice and practice to research.

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Engaging practitioners and researchers in lifelong learning and promoting research to practice and practice to research.

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For Current Students

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