Educating Future Professionals

The School of the Professions educates future professionals to lead in diverse settings and participate in the community through partnerships. The school prepares graduates for productive and successful careers in a global society through continued collaboration, faculty commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and a strong role in the community. We capitalize on the synergistic relationships that exist among its varied academic departments and centers. 

Our Programs

Our award-winning faculty, professional accreditations, and a vibrant student body, are home to several academic programs not available at any other SUNY institution. 

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Our Faculty

The School of the Professions boasts two Distinguished Professors: Dr. Gerard Puccio, Creativity & Change Leadership, and Dr. Ilya Grinburg, Engineering Technology. We also have six Faculty Fulbright Scholars teaching in our school. 

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Our Centers

The Small Business Development Center and the Center for Applied Imagination extend our reach into the community and the global marketplace.

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Distinctive Programs

Social Work:  Buffalo State has the largest undergraduate, nationally-accredited Social Work program in the SUNY system. Our social work students also engage in community events that benefit programs such as Friends of the Night and Haven House.  

Speech-Language Pathology:  The Department is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and boasts a 95-100% job placement rate each year.  Graduate students have the opportunity to work directly with clients in the community during clinical therapy sessions. 

Hospitality and Tourism:  Students earn internationally recognized certification and gain real-world experience by working at Campus House, Buffalo State’s on-campus private social club for faculty, staff, and friends.  

Engineering Technology:  Graduates of the mechanical engineering technology program experience a 100% job placement rate because of the applied nature of Buffalo State’s program. These graduates can earn starting salaries of $55,000 or more.  

Fashion and Textile Technology:  Majors have the opportunity to spend a year studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Students also design fashions as part of an annual Runway show on campus.  

Departments and Programs

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Buffalo State Foundation
1300 Elmwood Avenue, CLEV 214
Buffalo, NY 14222

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