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Mark Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Fitchburg State University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from the University of Washington and is licensed as a clinical social worker.
- Ph.D., University of Washington (Social Welfare)
- M.S.W., University of Washington (Social Work)
- M.Div., Vanderbilt University (Theology and Pastoral Care)
- B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College (History and Religion/Philosophy)
Research interests focus on gerontology, LGBTQ+ health and human services, grief and loss, and religious/spiritual assessment in social work contexts. His work examines intersections between aging, sexual orientation, and spiritual well-being.
Selected publications span 2007–2019, covering religious integration in social work education, same-sex partnership dynamics, and clinical approaches for sexual minority populations. Articles appear in journals like Cognitive and Behavioral Practice and Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work.
Professional affiliations include
- Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Council for Social Work Education (CSWE)
- New England Organization for Human Services (NEOHS)
