Professor of Social Work
Melissa McCardle teaches courses in both the undergraduate and Fordham-Molloy graduate social work programs.
Research & Scholarship:
- Collaboration with University of Connecticut School of Social Work on Voter Engagement Among Social Work Students
- Study on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategic planning process with K-12 school system (in process)
- Mixed Method study of implicit and explicit perceptions of racial segregation in k-12 schooling on Long Island (2016-2020)
- Consulting Editor, Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work Education (2017-present)
- Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Human Rights and Social Work (2016- present)
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About Melissa McCardle
Melissa McCardle teaches courses in both the undergraduate and Fordham-Molloy graduate social work programs.
Research & Scholarship:
- Collaboration with University of Connecticut School of Social Work on Voter Engagement Among Social Work Students
- Study on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategic planning process with K-12 school system (in process)
- Mixed Method study of implicit and explicit perceptions of racial segregation in k-12 schooling on Long Island (2016-2020)
- Consulting Editor, Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work Education (2017-present)
- Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Human Rights and Social Work (2016- present)
| Present | Professor of Social Work, Molloy University ‐ Social Work | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2020 - 2021 | Screening of film ‘Defining Moments, Panel Discussion : |
| nterfaith Youth Core Racial Equity Award | |
| Colleague(s): with Catherine Muscente, Dr. Maureen Carey, and Dr. Amy Meyers | |
| 2017 - 2018 | Healing the Heart of Democracy |
| Interfaith Youth Core and Fetzer Institute | |
| Role: Primary Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Amy Meyers | |
| 2017 - 2018 | The relationship between attendance at diverse high schools and implicit and explicit biases among undergraduate students” |
| Molloy College | |
| Faculty Scholarship Grant | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Susan Bliss | |
| 2016 - 2017 | The relationship between attendance at diverse high schools and implicit and explicit biases among undergraduate students” |
| Molloy College | |
| Faculty Scholarship Grant | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Susan Bliss | |
| 2010 - 2011 | Assessment of the impact of an observational field model on critical thinking and generalist practice skills |
| Molloy College | |
| Faculty Scholarship Grant | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Maureen Carey | |
| 2006 - 2007 | Doctoral Student Research Grant |
| The Graduate School and University Cente |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| Member, ACLU | Member, Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors | Member, Council on Social Work Education | Partner, Erase Rasicm's Education Equity Initiative | Member, NAACP | Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) |
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Research Award -2019
- Excellence in Teaching Award: Educators in Action (2022) Molloy College
- Long Island Business News, Diversity in Business Aware, 'Educating Communities Award' (2021)
Courses
- Social Policy I & II (BSW)
- Introduction to Social Work (BSW)
- Suicide Assessment & Intervention (MSW- Fordham-Molloy)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MSW- Fordham/Molloy)
- Advanced Integrative Practice (MSW- Fordham/Molloy)
- Diversity: Oppression, Privilege, and Social Justice (BSW)
- Graduate Clinical Practice II (Children Youth & Families)
- Issues in Social Welfare (Policy) II
- Issues in Social Welfare (Policy) I
- Graduate Advanced Integrative Practice
| MSW, New York University ‐ School of Social Work | ||
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| B.A. in Psychology, Hofstra University | ||
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| Ph.D. in Social Welfare, Doctoral, The Graduate Center, City University of New York ‐ School of Social Work | ||
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