Administration/Program Directors
College of Health Sciences
The School of Social Work provides educational opportunities for a diverse group of students to earn degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Students learn the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics of the profession of social work in a supportive academic environment.
Administration/Program Directors
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.
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.
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Patrice R. Jenkins, PhD, LCSW, MSW Associate Dean Associate Professor/Interim Program Chair- Ph.D. Program *for all inquiries specifically requiring the Associate Dean’s attention 601-979-8897 (Office) Research Interests: Drinking behaviors among African American College Students, Collaborative Care for Victims of Sex Trafficking, Suicide Rates among African American Teenagers |
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Candace L. Riddley, PhD, LCSW Assistant Professor/Interim Program Chair- B.S.W. Program College of Business, 4th floor 601-979-2631 (Office) Research Interests: 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 |
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Temcula Robinson, DSW, MSW MSW Field Education Director/Clinical Assistant Professor/Interim Program Chair- M.S.W. Program Universities Center, Suite 4
Research Interests: Social Work in the Manufacturing industry and Workforce Development |
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The School of Social Work houses the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute.
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For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2631. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
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