Matthew Corrigan

Matthew Corrigan, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work and Public Administration at Seton Hall University. He founded the Master of Social Work Program and previously held academic roles at Salisbury University, Shaw University, and Kennesaw State University. His expertise focuses on substance abuse prevention/treatment, mental health, and social justice.

Dr. Corrigan holds a Ph.D. and M.S.W. from the State University of New York at Albany’s School of Social Welfare. He is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), with over 15 years of clinical and supervisory experience in addiction services.

His research emphasizes validation of screening instruments like the Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory (ADSI), exploring substance use patterns among adolescents and marginalized populations, and evaluating prevention programs. Recent work examines pandemic impacts on substance use behaviors and healthcare responses.

Dr. Corrigan has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education and Research on Social Work Practice, and contributed a book chapter to Measures for Clinical Practice. He has no listed scientific awards but maintains active roles in curriculum development and program coordination.