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Welcome to the School of Social Work at Jackson State University. Thank you for your interest in our School. We offer three degrees: Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work for individuals interested in social work practice, education and research. The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The doctoral program is affiliated with the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are considering enrolling in one of our social work programs, we would be happy to discuss the profession and the School. We encourage you to browse our website and let us know if additional information is needed about our programs or the School.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nPatrice R. Jenkins, PhD, LCSW, MSW<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAssociate Dean<\/span><\/p>\n

Interim PhD Program Chair | Associate Professor<\/span>
\nUniversities Center, Room 3-11<\/span>
\nE-Mail: patrice.r.jenkins@jsums.edu<\/a> or *sswad@jsums.edu <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

*for all inquiries specifically requiring the Associate Dean’s attention<\/span><\/p>\n

601-979-8897 (Office)<\/span><\/p>\n

Research Interests<\/strong>: Drinking behaviors among African American College Students, Collaborative Care for Victims of Sex Trafficking, Suicide Rates among African American Teenagers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/td>\n Candace L. Riddley, PhD, LCSW<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nInterim BSW Program Chair | Assistant Professor<\/span><\/p>\n

College of Business, 4th floor<\/span><\/p>\n

E-Mail: Candace.L.Riddley@jsums.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

601-979-2631 (Office)<\/span>
\n601-979-9201 (Fax)<\/span><\/p>\n

Research Interests:<\/strong> Utilization of Campus-Based Mental Health Services Among College Students, Preventing Suicide Among College Students, Self-Care Strategies Among Social Service Professionals, and Improving Access to Quality Healthcare<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/td>\nTyriesa L. Howard, PhD, LMSW, MPH<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMSW Program Chair | Associate Professor<\/span><\/p>\n

Universities Center, Office 3-18<\/span><\/p>\n

E-Mail: tyriesa.howard@jsums.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

601-979-8875 (Office)<\/span><\/p>\n

Research Interests<\/strong>: Sexual Health, Reproductive Justice, Paternal Engagement In Maternal & Child Health, Social Work Education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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