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School of Social Work

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School of Social Work

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

401-456-8042
Guardo Hall - Building 9 East Campus

Dean's Office

Dean: Dr. Samuel Terrazas

BSW Program Chair: Dr. Joshua Diem

MSW Program Chair: Dr. Aswood Bousseau

For information contact:
BSW Program: Anne-Marie Cassidy
MSW Program: Eileen Ryan

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Our faculty's depth of knowledge and experience combined with their commitment to approach students as colleagues enable the School of Social Work to maintain its reputation for graduating highly employable and passionate social workers.

Interested in an MSW Information Session?

Join us in-person or virtually to learn about the Social Work MSW program and application process. Application fee waivers are available! We're offering sessions on October 5, November 6 and 23, December 7 and 17, and January 11.

How We Prepare Our Students

The School of Social Work at Rhode Island College prepares practitioners to:

work with oppressed groups to alleviate injustice, discrimination and poverty
facilitate social policies and resources that meet basic human needs and enhance the quality of life
create accessible, responsible, accountable human service programs

United by our professional values and principles, we deliver a rigorous academic program and graduate superior social workers who collectively work to enhance the human experience.