Program Overview
Credits: 120 credit hours
Our Social Work program combines hands-on learning with commitment to social justice, preparing you to work impactful careers with integrity in diverse fields. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), we equip you with the skills to address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
By studying a curriculum rooted in empowerment, experiential learning, and service, you’ll gain practical skills and broad knowledge through coursework, internships, and research opportunities. Our graduates continue into diverse career pathways as they help individuals and families face challenges as social workers, government liaisons, policy analysts, community activists, international relief groups, or further study in graduate school.
Experiential Learning
You’ll have unique opportunities for hands-on learning and field experience of about 500 hours by the time you graduate. We offer multiple service learning and field practicums, including two on-campus civic engagement centers and a year-long placement in a social work agency.
Accredited Program
We are accredited by the CSWE, so you’ll be prepared for a job in the field where you can address the complex challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities.
Expert Instruction
Our faculty members hold graduate and doctoral degrees in social work, with extensive clinical experience in cities like Chicago, Boston, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
This journey has been transformative, helping me discover my passion for immigration policy reform. Through my field placement, I gained valuable insight into supporting the immigrant community, which deepened my commitment to advocating for their social justice. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, support, and inspiration I’ve received here.Victoria Jasmine Gaona, ‘25 Social Work with Sociology and Jurisprudence minors
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
In this program, you’ll explore a dynamic mix of courses that provide a strong foundation in social work principles and real-world applications. Beginning with an introduction to social work and societal issues like poverty and diversity, you’ll progress through specialized studies on topics such as human behavior, health, mental health, family dynamics, and social justice.
Advanced courses focus on research methods, social policy, and field practicums, where you’ll gain hands-on experience. This curriculum will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for impactful work in diverse social settings.
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
- Societal issues
- Poverty
- Diversity
- Human behavior
- Health
- Mental health
- Family dynamics
- Social justice
Explore This Minor!
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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!
Prepare to Soar
Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
Opportunities
Homeless Alliance of WNY
Undergraduate Research Conference
Advanced Standing MSW accelerated graduate programs
Careers
Social work
Government liaison
Policy analyst
Community activist
International relief worker
Accreditations
Program Evaluation - BASW
- 2014-2015 CSWE Assessment Data
- Outcomes for Fall 2014-Spring 2016 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2015-Spring 2017 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2017-Spring 2019 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2018-Spring 2020 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2019-Spring 2021 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2020-Spring 2022 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2021-Spring 2023 Cohort
- Outcomes for Fall 2022-Spring 2024 Cohort
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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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