School of Social Work

UB's social work students expand their social awareness and prepare for a career positively impacting individuals, social systems and policies. Our program teaches evidence-based practice with trauma-informed and human rights perspectives. Our students make real-world impacts by engaging in active research through our Buffalo Center for Social Research. These are a few reasons why UB School of Social Work is ranked in the top 10 percent of U.S. schools of social work.

Masters Programs

6/1/23 Master of Social Work (MSW) - Traditional and Advanced Standing
3/7/22 Online Master of Social Work (MSW) - Traditional and Advanced Standing

Joint/Dual Degrees

2/21/24 Juris Doctor (JD) / MSW Dual Degree
9/19/22 Master of Business Administration (MBA) / MSW Dual Degree
3/15/24 Master of Public Health (MPH) / MSW Dual Degree
3/15/24 MSW/PhD Dual Degree

Doctoral Programs

4/5/24 Online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Social Welfare
11/27/23 PhD in Social Welfare

Undergraduate Education

7/13/23 Community Organizing and Development (Undergraduate Minor)
9/5/23 Child Advocacy Studies (Undergraduate Micro-Credential)

Graduate Micro-Credential and Non-Degree Electives

1/13/23 Excellence in Aging (Graduate Micro-Credential)
6/26/23 Social Work Practice in Serious Illness Care (Graduate Micro-Credential)
4/18/24 Elective Courses

We offer a variety of elective courses in seated, online and hybrid formats. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for some MSW elective courses. These options are also available to non-matriculated/non-degree students.