(1996-present) Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Syracuse University
Dr. Keith A. Alford is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. His areas of specialization include mental health service delivery to children and families, culturally-specific programming for children in out-of-home care, contemporary rites of passage programming, and loss/grief reactions among African American families.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work with a specialization in Family Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical Track
Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina-Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: History and Sociology with a concentration in Social Services,
Graduated Cum Laude
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Licensed Independent Social Worker, State of Ohio: 1992 to present
Academy of Certified Social Workers: 1989 to present
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Affiliate Member: 1997 to present
Council on Social Work Education: 1993 to present
National Association of Social Workers: 1986-present
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work with a specialization in Family Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical Track
Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina-Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: History and Sociology with a concentration in Social Services,
Graduated Cum Laude
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Licensed Independent Social Worker, State of Ohio: 1992 to present
Academy of Certified Social Workers: 1989 to present
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Affiliate Member: 1997 to present
Council on Social Work Education: 1993 to present
National Association of Social Workers: 1986-present
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About Keith A. Alford
Dr. Keith A. Alford is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. His areas of specialization include mental health service delivery to children and families, culturally-specific programming for children in out-of-home care, contemporary rites of passage programming, and loss/grief reactions among African American families.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work with a specialization in Family Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical Track
Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina-Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: History and Sociology with a concentration in Social Services,
Graduated Cum Laude
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Licensed Independent Social Worker, State of Ohio: 1992 to present
Academy of Certified Social Workers: 1989 to present
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Affiliate Member: 1997 to present
Council on Social Work Education: 1993 to present
National Association of Social Workers: 1986-present
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work with a specialization in Family Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio College of Social Work-Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical Track
Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina-Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: History and Sociology with a concentration in Social Services,
Graduated Cum Laude
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Licensed Independent Social Worker, State of Ohio: 1992 to present
Academy of Certified Social Workers: 1989 to present
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Affiliate Member: 1997 to present
Council on Social Work Education: 1993 to present
National Association of Social Workers: 1986-present
| Present | (1994-1996) Treatment Foster Care Supervisor, SearchLight C.A.R.E Inc., Columbus Ohio | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
- Tracher of the Year - May 2012 - Syracuse University School of Social Work
- YWCA Academy of Diversity Achiavement Award - April 2010 - Syracuse University
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Unsung Hero Award - January 2009 - Syracuse University
- NASW-NYS Certificate of Recognition Delegate Assembly - August 2008 - National Association of Social Workers
- Hall of Fame Inductee Distinguished Alumni Award - September 2007 - The Ohio State University
- Faculty of the Year Award - May 2007 - Syracuse University
- Community Service Award - June 2006 - Dunbar Association, Inc.
- Community Service Award - March 2005 - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- Distinguished Recognition Award - November 2002 - Dunbar Association, Inc.
- Honorary Doctor of Letters, Coker College - May 2002
- Light of Hope Award - April 2001 - Center for Community Alternatives Onondaga Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program
- Teacher of the Year - May 2000 - Syracuse University School of Social Work
- Distinguished Achievement Alumni Award - April 1999 - Coker College
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - March 1998 - National Publication
- Teaching Associate of the Year - June 1995 - The Ohio State University
- Virginia Axline Award - December 1994 - Diocesan Child Guidance Center
- Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Scholarship - May 1987 - The Ohio State University
- Edwin Sharp Burdell Award for Outstanding Scholarship - May 1987 - The Ohio State University
Courses
- HSH 101 - Gateway
- SWK/WGS 328 - Human Diversity in Social Contexts
- SWK 401 - Strategies of Social Work Intervention I
- SWK 402 - Strategies of Social Work Intervention II
- SWK 671 - Field Instruction I
- SWK 601 - Foundation Practice w/ Individuals, Families, & Groups
- SWK 732 - Advanced Practice w/ Individuals, Families & Groups
- SWK 735 - Principles and Methods of SWK Practice w/ Black Families
Contact Information
402 Sims Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
Phone: (315) 443-4252
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