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School of Health and Social Services


Whitney Cassity-Caywood, Ph.D., LCSW
Whitney Cassity-Caywood, Ph.D., LCSW
- Assistant Pedagogical Professor; Coordinator, Bachelor of Social Work Program
Research Interests

mental health, rural issues, social policy, sexual violence, 
and child maltreatment

Education

Ph.D. in Social Work: University of Louisville/University of Kentucky 
Dissertation: The Housing Realities of Persons with Severe and Persistent Mental 
Illnesses in Rural Areas 
M.S.S.W.: University of Louisville 
B.A.: Transylvania University, magna cum laude 

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Accreditations/Certifications achieved within the School of Health and Social Services

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services with Child Development Pathway

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) - Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) - Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health Degrees

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) - Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) - Bachelor of Science and Master of Environmental & Occupational Health Science Degrees

Board of Certified Safety Professionals Qualified Academic Program (BCSP QAP) - Bachelor of Science and Master of Environmental & Occupational Health Science Degrees

National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) HSE Accreditation - Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Degree with Long-Term Care Administration Certificate


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