Samuel R. Terrazas
- Dean of School of Social Work
Welcome to the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College.
What We Do
The School of Social Work at Rhode Island College is a center of excellence for lifelong learning in social work and human services in Rhode Island and southeastern New England.
Contact Information
- local_phone401-456-8042
- placeGuardo Hall - Building 9 East Campus
Dean's Office
Dean: Dr. Samuel Terrazas
BSW Program Chair: Dr. Jesse Capece
MSW Program Chair: Dr. Aswood Bousseau
BSW Program Info: Anne-Marie Cassidy
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Degree Program Requirements
- Social Work BSW Requirements
- Social Work BSW to MSW Requirements (included in the Social Work BSW Requirements)
- Social Work MSW Requirements
View Program Completion Resources
Certificate Program Requirements
- Child and Adolescent Trauma CGS Requirements
- Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders CGS Requirements
- Integrated Behavioral Health CGS Requirements
- Nonprofit Leadership CGS Requirements
- Nonprofit Studies CUS Requirements
How We Market Our Programs
See how we speak to prospective students about the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs. Our CUS and CGS programs are included in the centralized list of Certificate Programs.
Social Work Faculty
Our faculty are widely recognized as experts in their fields.
Dr. Mary J. Archibald
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Stefan Battle
- Professor
Dr. Wendy L. Becker
- Associate Professor
Dr. Aswood Bousseau
- Associate Professor
Dr. Jesse Capece
- Associate Professor
Dr. Joshua D. Diem
- Associate Professor
Dr. Cary Donaldson
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Joise M. Garzon
- Assistant Professor
Ms. Christiane Petrin Lambert
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Gokul Mandayam
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Jennifer A. Meade
- Professor
Ms. Estrellita Y. Moronta
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Mimi Mumm
- Professor
Dr. Jayashree Nimmagadda
- Professor
Dr. Lawrencia B. Okai
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Megan Christine Smith
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Vilna I. Tejeda
- Assistant Professor
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