MSW Veteran and Military Family Focus

Digital Badge for veteran and military family microcredential.

The Veteran and Military Family (VMF) curriculum focus provides an opportunity for UB social work students interested in working with veterans or military family members to receive education and training to better serve this population.

Now micro-credentialed!

The Veteran and Military Family Focus has been approved for a micro-credential, allowing you to showcase your skills and achievements on your résumé.

Picture of Army family.

Any reference to branches of the United States armed forces—either in copy or through the use of still or motion visuals—does not constitute an endorsement of the university by the United States Department of Defense or any unit thereof.

Overview of MSW VMF Focus

  • The Focus provides hands-on, practice-oriented coursework and fieldwork that will give MSW students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed at UB and beyond.
  • Students in the Focus will be equipped to make a positive impact on veterans and military families.

Veteran and Military Family Focus Micro-Credential

Digital Badge for veteran and military family microcredential.

To earn the Veteran and Military Family Focus micro-credential, students will complete the VMF Focus Requirements as well as a Statement of Learning. 

  • SW720: Introduction to Issues in Veteran and Military Family Care
  • Advanced year veteran-related field placement
  • Advanced year VMF Interprofessional Education (IPE) seminar
  • Preparation of a portfolio of military-related assignments
  • Statement of Student Learning

The digital badge will appear on your transcript and you will be able to share the achievement and competencies with employers, colleagues and peers.

For more information, contact Dr. Lisa D. Butler:
Email: ldbutler@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-1247