MSW Field Education

Our unique approach to field education contributes to our recognition as a leader in graduate-level social work education. By completing field education at the UB School of Social Work, you can: 

• Benefit from comprehensive field experiences in the Buffalo Niagara area — a highly diverse, multicultural region with an array of populations, including children and families, military veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and many more
• Tailor your advanced-year placement to your interests thanks to our robust network of partnerships with hundreds of organizations locally, nationally and internationally that specialize in nearly every area of social work
• Gain exposure to many elements of social work practice, from clinical interventions to policy work
• Receive support from a dedicated faculty liaison, on top of the guidance you receive at your placement from an experienced social worker

At UB, you can also take advantage of many innovative opportunities:

• Complete your field placement at your current job with an employment-based field placement
• Immerse yourself in another culture with international and out-of-region placements
• Specialize in specific practice areas through placements with an enhanced curricular focus