School of Social Work Faculty Profile
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Janice L. Ricks is a Field Service Assistant Professor in the school of Social Work at the University of Cincinnati. Her fields of interest primarily focus on family violence, women’s studies, families and family treatment, Social Work with gay, lesbian, trans gender and bisexuals.
At the School of Social Work Ms. Ricks teaches Social Welfare Institutions, Child Welfare I, Human Behavior and the Social Environment II and III, Individuals and Families, Human Diversity and Family Violence. Professor Ricks has also taught Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She obtained clinical and supervisory experience with various social service organizations while working in the state of Florida as well as the state of New Mexico. In addition to teaching she has worked as a clinical social worker providing both individual and group therapy.
She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work as well as her Master's degree in Social Work. She also obtained a Minor in Women’s studies and graduated with a 4.0 GPA and honors. Ms. Ricks is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the State of Ohio and is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and New Mexico. She is active in the Ohio NASW chapter. She has published in the areas of Gay and Lesbian issues, discrimination of people with disabilities and the effects of care giving. Currently Ms. Ricks has six publications.
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