Mark Frazier

Mark Frazier serves as Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington since September 2024, following roles as Adjunct Professor (2020-2024) and BSW Academic Advisor (2019-2021) at the same institution.

Education

• DSW Candidate in Family Studies and Interventions, Walden University
• MSW, North Carolina Central University (2017), specializing in Advanced Generalist Practice with Children/Families
• BSW, Shaw University (2014)

Research Focus

His scholarship addresses systemic inequities in criminal justice through the lens of social work practice, emphasizing:

• Prison vocational programs as recidivism-reduction tools
• Reintegration challenges for formerly incarcerated African American males
• Ecological systems theory applications in correctional settings
• Criminal justice reform through workforce development

This work directly informs his teaching on social welfare policy and diverse populations.

Professional Recognition

• UTA Division of Student Affairs Award Recognition (2024)
• Phi Alpha Honor Society induction (Walden University, 2024)
• National Society of Leadership & Success membership (2022)

Practice Integration

With over two decades of field experience spanning Child Protective Services, school social work, and human services administration, Dr. Frazier bridges academic theory and real-world practice. His current research on prison vocational programs demonstrates applied scholarship addressing critical gaps in reentry support systems, though specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented.