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. Joshua Diem
MSW Program Chair: Dr. Aswood Bousseau
BSW Program Info: Anne-Marie Cassidy
MSW Program Info: Eileen Ryan
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Our Degree Programs
- Social Work BSW
- Social Work BSW to MSW
- Social Work MSW
View Program Requirements for Current Students
Our Certificate Progams
- Child and Adolescent Trauma CGS
- Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders CGS
- Integrated Behavioral Health CGS
- Nonprofit Leadership CGS
- Nonprofit Studies CUS
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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