Geraldine Atkins-Siddiq, EdD, MSW
Assistant Professor
Director of Field, Assistant Professor
Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
gatkins [at] desu.edu
302.736.2779
Education
- Ed.D. 2019 Education (Northcentral University, San Diego, CA)
- M.S.W. 2011 Social Work (Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ)
- B.A. 2009 Urban Studies (Rutgers University, Camden, NJ)
Post Graduate Certification
- Customer Service Training Course, 2023
- CITI Human Subjects Research Training, 2023
- P&T Attendance Training, 2023
- Blackboard Training Certificate, 2022
- PESI Trauma Certificate, 2022
- FUNDamentals Certificate of Completion, 2022
- Certificate in Effective College Instruction, 2021, Association of College & University Educators (ACUE)
- Childhood Trauma: Impact and Long-Term Consequences, 2021
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice, 2021
Research Interests
- Trauma associated with foster care.
- Childhood trauma and development.
- Transition of youth aging out of child welfare system.
- Loss and Trauma in children and young adults
- Self-Doubt & Self-Care
Sponsored Projects
- 2023 Project Title: LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Program: Social Work (Subaward, Primary Institution: University of Delaware)
Role: Institutional Primary Investigator/Mentor - 2022 Project Title: Field Placement Licensure Prep Engagement: Teaching Innovation and Enrichment Mini-Grant
Role: Primary Investigator
Professional Organizations and Memberships
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW)
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Tri-State Consortium of Field Directors