Social Work Degree

The social work program at University at Buffalo prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University at Buffalo

4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY

SUNY at Buffalo is "University at Buffalo - The State University of New York." The University at Buffalo is the flagship institution in the SUNY system, as well as its largest campus. Altogether, there are 64 campuses in the SUNY system.

The University at Buffalo, or "UB," is a top public research university.  It is known for academic excellence, as well as its culture of creativity and resourceful thinking.  UB offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees, 205 master's degrees, 84 doctoral degrees and 10 professional degrees.

The distinguished faculty members of UB have contributed to many innovative inventions, including pattern recognition software, the PSA test for prostate cancer, photodynamic cancer therapy, and an implantable battery-operated cardiac pacemaker, among many others.

SUNY alumni from all 64 campuses include many notable figures, including a leading NASA astronaut, the prime minister of Somalia, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, the cofounder of Miramax Films, CEOs of Paramount Pictures, J. Crew and many other leaders from well-known organizations.

History

SUNY at Buffalo was founded in 1846 as the very first institution of higher education in the State University of New York system.

Academics

The academic calendar of SUNY at Buffalo, or UB, follows the semester format.  It has fall and spring semesters, and a few, shorter summer "sessions."

Colleges and Schools

• The School of Architecture and Planning
• The College of Arts and Sciences
• The Graduate School of Education
• The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• The School of Law
• The School of Management
• The School of Social Work
• The Academic Health Center (AHC), a consortium of five health sciences schools:
  • Dental Medicine
  • Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Public Health and Health Professions
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute Graduate Programs

Student Life

The UB activities and opportunities for involvement at UB are numerous.  The school offers excellent facilities for health and wellness, as well as top venues for arts and culture, including The Center for the Arts and Lippes Concert Hall. These venues host many concerts and performances by students and faculty, and also attract premier guest artists from around the world.

Traditions

The UB school mascot is "Victor E. Bull."

Athletics

The UB athletic teams compete in 20 intercollegiate sports at the Division I level, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Track & Field
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Softball
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The University of Buffalo, or SUNY at Buffalo, has three campuses:

• North Campus (Amherst, New York)
• South Campus (Buffalo, New York)
• Downtown Campus (Buffalo, New York)

More than 10 percent of UB students study abroad, via exchange programs with 65 universities around the globe.

Community Life

The "Our Impact" program at SUNY at Buffalo reaches out to the community of the Buffalo Niagara region in a variety of ways.  The UB is an integral partner in programs that improve the region and enrich the community including involvement in programs for youth, local businesses, housing and healthcare.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University at Buffalo has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Binghamton, NY
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $74400

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Binghamton, NY
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $41800

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).