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The Faculty of the Department of Social Work

Dr. Gwendolyn B. Thornton
Assistant Professor

D.S.W., Norfolk State University at Norfolk, VA
L.C.S.W., Commonwealth of Virginia, VA
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University at Richmond, VA
B.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University at Richmond, VA

Office:  BTC 226
Phone:  (757) 594-7939
Email:  gthornto@cnu.edu

Teaching Responsibilities:
Generalist Social Work Practice

  • Field Instruction
  • Field Coordinator
  • Social Welfare Policy
  • Practice Lab

Professional Experience:
Dr. Thornton has been teaching at CNU for seven years and is the former Field Coordinator. Dr. Thornton's interest areas are social welfare policy, African American women, and international social work. Dr. Thornton's University level activities have included chairing the Library Advisory Board, membership in the University Curriculum Committee, Strategic Plan Facilitator, Peer Group member, Student Advisor, and the Social Work Student Association Faculty Advisor.

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Dr. Gwendolyn B. Thornton

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