Mavis Major
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Barbara Solomon School of Social Work
Degree Program
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Dr. Mavis Major has been a master level social work practitioner since 1986. Dr. Major holds degrees from Oakwood College, (now Oakwood University), San Diego State University and Walden University. In addition, Dr. Major is licensed as a clinical social worker in both California and Nevada and is certified by the Commission for Case Managers as a medical case manager. Dr. Major is a practitioner/academician and believes in the importance of staying active in the field of social work in the practice area, bringing current practice modalities to the classroom.
Courses Taught
SOCW 6060 - Social WorkTheory and Practice
SOCW 6000 - Changing Lives
SOCW 6101 - Essential Skills in Social Work Practice
Education
BA, Oakwood College - Huntsville, AL United States
MSW, San Diego State University - San Diego, CA United States
PhD, Walden University
Awards / Honors
Recognition for Excellence, Renown Regional Medical Cener, 2018
Presentations
Major, M. (2017). Medical Social Work and Discharge Planning. Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare.
Major, M. B. (2014). "Transformative learning in the helping professions".
Major, M. (2018). Care Transitions. Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare, California Chapter.