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Building 2A, Room 201
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SWK 107
Overview of key knowledge on developmental disabilities, including normalization, deinstitutionalization, advocacy, etc.
SWK 732
Introduces the student to the emerging, multidisciplinary field of disabilities. Teaches the social construction of disabilities.
SWK 738
Advanced practice course designed to promote inclusive policies and practices for older people with disabilities.
Programs in this department
Catalog
- Social Work (BS)
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - 2 year full-time program
- Advanced Standing MSW - 12 month full-time program
- Disability Studies
Program Sites
Faculty & Staff
Faculty are developing and disseminating cutting edge research in the areas of gerontology, disability studies both in the U.S. and internationally, alcohol and drug problems, feminist theory, critical multiculturalism, environmental sustainability, healthcare for children and adults with disabilities, and the social inclusion of children with developmental disabilities. Faculty are also studying social work education, drawing upon research about social constructionism to inform and guide transformative social work practices.
Full Time Faculty
Staff
- Constance Stafford
- Pasindu Seneviratne
- Ilyssa Silfen
Adjunct Faculty
- Anjail Ameen-Rice
- Hal Angel
- Maryann Clark
- Craig Cosenza
- Victoria Fossella
- Anthony Georges
- Linda Inwood
- Patricia Iovine
- Janice Lee
- Gigi Lipman
- Jason Maniscalco
- Shari Richardson
- Constance Stafford
- Lauren Beth Tacconi
- Nathalie Joanne Weeks
Phi Alpha - National Social Work Honor Society
To be considered for membership in the Tau Omega Chapter of Phi Alpha, the Social Work Honor Society, Undergraduate students must be in their senior year of the social work program at CSI. They must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a Social Work GPA of 3.25. Graduate students must have a minimum of 12 credit hours and an overall GPA of 3.5
Social Work Facilities
Classroom
Our department has its own classroom within the Department of Social Work suite. It is a media-equipped classroom, which enhances student learning.
Student Lounge
Our department's student lounge is open to all BSSW and MSW students. It serves as a space for students to study, socialize, and organize.