Academics

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.

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.

Ranked among the best. Earn your Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program. Courses 100% online. Advanced standing option available.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Our MBA/MSW program teaches students to 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. This collaborative program between the School of Management and the School of Social Work leads to both an MBA and MSW and reduces the time and credits compared to completing the programs separately.

Our MPH/MSW program incorporates a public health perspective into social work practice and enables students to earn both a Master in Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Social Work (MSW). This collaborative program with the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions reduces the amount of time and credits compared to completing both programs separately.

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.

Continuing education is vital to professional development for social workers. Our wide variety of elective courses are offered in online, hybrid and seated formats.

We offer students an educational opportunity that is enriched by exposure to diverse cultures, both on campus and through study abroad.