Earn your Doctor of Social Work (DSW) online from UB

2024 DSW graduates in their regalia. "This is what social work leaders look like.".

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Implementation science is all about using evidence-based interventions and strategies to improve social work practice — and it’s what sets our DSW program apart.

In our online, part-time DSW program, you will:

  • Improve your work by learning implementation science frameworks and strategies that can be applied to all types of social work practice
  • Develop a professional collaboration network of fellow social workers to support you in your capstone project development and future practice
  • Use virtual reality, apps, social media and other emerging technologies and evaluate their practice applications

A Supportive Community

  • Our cohort-based program allows you and your classmates to move through your coursework together and support one another
  • Includes synchronous (live virtual) class sessions to facilitate discussion
  • In-depth live virtual orientation to make sure you start off strong and connect with your cohort from day one

Video: Research to Practice

Marie Cannon, DSW ’24, MSW ’91, shares her DSW experience at UB.

Capstone Project

  • Propose, design, implement and evaluate a project using implementation science principles
  • Stay on track and manage your time efficiently, as each step is built into the DSW curriculum
  • Receive mentorship from faculty along the way
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Alumni Voices
“I ended up loving the tech changes in education, and I learned so many new ways to offer specialized treatment options.”
8/9/22

Catherine Heimback-Murdie, DSW ’22, MSW ’03

“The DSW is practice-focused.” 
9/10/20

Michelle Fortunado-Kewin, DSW ’22

“What I love about this program is that it is equipping me with skills from both disciplines, helping me to be that much more prepared for my future career.”
1/7/25

Kathy Lisborg, DSW ’22, MSW ’14

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