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Sarah Dorrell Ritter is a Clinical Associate Professor and the MSW Program Director in the School of Social Work at Baylor University. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Baylor University. Her career integrates clinical practice, program leadership, and education in social work.
Her educational background includes:
- MSW, Temple University
- BA in Social Work, Baylor University
Sarah Ritter's research and practice focus on high-impact areas within clinical and systems-level social work. Her primary interests include crisis intervention, medical social work, and the intersection of criminal justice with mental health systems. She emphasizes resiliency and grit in vulnerable populations, particularly adults with serious mental illness and students in crisis. Her work also extends into policy and administrative practice, aiming to improve service delivery and systemic responses.
While no publications are listed in the provided text, her professional trajectory suggests a practice-informed, clinically grounded approach to social work education and intervention, particularly in urban and academic healthcare settings.
- LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
Sarah has extensive professional experience, having worked with formerly homeless adults with serious mental illnesses, served the City of Philadelphia and Drexel University on criminal justice-mental health initiatives, and provided clinical support in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings. Most recently, she served as Senior Case Manager for Student Life at Baylor University, where she supported students through crisis intervention and resource development. She currently leads the MSW program, shaping the next generation of social work professionals. No grants or student advisees are mentioned in the available information.
Sarah Ritter is actively involved in academic and student support leadership at Baylor University. As MSW Program Director, she oversees curriculum, accreditation, and student success within the graduate social work program. Her role bridges clinical expertise with administrative leadership in higher education.
