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  • UB Social Work: A Better Vision of Society
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  • What are Trauma-Informed and Human Rights Perspectives?
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About UB School of Social Work

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  • 4/2/19 UB Social Work: A Better Vision of Society
  • 3/8/21 Our History
  • 5/1/19 Our Mission and Goals
  • 2/1/21 Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
  • 3/3/21 Leadership and Administration
  • 2/18/20 What are Trauma-Informed and Human Rights Perspectives?
  • 9/7/18 Our Alumni, Faculty and Students
  • 12/22/20 Social Innovation
  • 8/1/17 Accreditation
  • 2/4/20 Rankings and Accolades
  • 7/23/21 Interprofessional Education
  • 6/25/14 Go Shopping, Support Us
  • 6/25/14 About the University
  • 2/18/20 About Buffalo-Niagara
  • 6/8/21 Employment Opportunities
  • 11/21/16 Contact Us

SSW at a Glance

Founded: 1934

Dean: Nancy J. Smyth

Student Body: 700

Degrees and Programs:

  • PhD in social welfare
  • DSW online
  • MSW
  • MSW/PhD
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  • 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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