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.

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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.

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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!

 

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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

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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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Main Contact

Alicia Yamashita

Office Coordinator, Social Work

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Department Faculty

Dr. Tanyetta A. Carter, LMSW

Faculty Fellow - Social Work

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Kaylyn Townsend-Kensinger

Instructor

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Dr. Beth A. Tripi

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Rolanda L. Ward, MSW, MDiv

Professor

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Alicia Yamashita

Office Coordinator, Social Work

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