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  • Why Choose Social Work at UB?
    7/13/21
    An education from the UB School of Social Work provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to help people rediscover their strengths and resiliency as they transform their lives. Our programs also focus on and prepare you to take action in program and policy arenas at local, national and global levels.
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    3/7/22
    Ranked among the best, our Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program is CSWE accredited. Learn more about full or part time and advanced standing options.
  • MSW Online
    3/7/22
    Ranked among the best. Earn your Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program. Courses 100% online. Advanced standing option available.
  • DSW Online
    7/20/22
    Our Online DSW utilizes implementation science strategies to translate research into best practice interventions. 100% online. Trauma-informed and human rights perspective.
  • PhD in Social Welfare
    9/24/21
    The PhD in social welfare program prepares social workers to conduct research in social issues and become agents of change for practice, policy and education.
  • MSW/PhD Dual Degree
    9/19/22
    The MSW/PhD in Social Welfare dual degree program prepares social justice advocates to conduct research of consequence to improve social work policy and practice.
  • BA/MSW Joint Degree
    9/28/21
    Our 5-year BA/MSW dual degree program prepares you for advanced practice, leading to a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and a master of social work (MSW).
  • JD/MSW Dual Degree
    9/7/21
    UB’s 4-year juris doctor (JD)/MSW dual degree program prepares students to lead in client advocacy and social policy and law. 3-year track available for BSW holders.
  • MBA/MSW Dual Degree
    9/19/22
    As part of our MBA/MSW program you'll apply managerial and economic principles to social work practice. It's how our graduates lead highly effective service agencies and create new programs and policies. 
  • MPH/MSW Dual Degree
    9/21/22
    As part of our MPH/MSW program you'll incorporate a public health perspective into social work practice to address health disparities and create change in individuals' lives and healthcare policy. 
  • 3+2 Partner Programs
    4/25/22
    Our 5-year BA/MSW dual degree program prepares you for advanced practice, leading to a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and a master of social work (MSW).
  • MSW Field Education
    8/2/22
    Expanding perspectives through hands-on education and research with community organizations -- it's how our MSW students are empowered to affect real-world change before they even walk across the stage.
  • Excellence in Aging Micro-Credential
    10/15/20
    The Excellence in Aging micro-credential consists of two-courses and a non-credit seminar series that are designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to improve the care and well-being of older adults, their families and caregivers, and to prepare current and future professionals to successfully work with and on behalf of the older population. 
  • Social Work Practice in Serious Illness Care Micro-Credential
    3/25/20
    The Social Work Practice in Serious Illness Care micro-credential consists of two-courses and a monthly non-credit classroom-to-field seminar that are designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies in work with people who have serious physical and mental illnesses and/or disabilities including intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).
  • Undergraduate Education
    5/31/22
    As an undergraduate student at UB, you have exciting options to explore in the School of Social Work and gain an introduction to the field. You can select from an array of courses that concentrate on social justice and racial equity and build your knowledge and skills to promote community and individual change.
  • Take an Elective with Us
    2/13/20
    Continuing education is vital to professional development for social workers. Our wide variety of elective courses are offered in online, hybrid and seated formats.
  • International Opportunities
    9/11/22
    We offer students an educational opportunity that is enriched by exposure to diverse cultures, both on campus and through study abroad.
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