Dr. Nicole Belfiore

Lecturer · Non-Tenure Track

School of Social Work

School of Social Work

She/Her/Hers/Herself

About

M. Nicole Belfiore, PhD in social work. Clinical, administrative, and organizing practice addressed issues of death and dying, domestic violence, mental health issues, and crisis intervention. Other academic experience in field education and MSW, PhD teaching. Research experience in substance use harm reduction and social work education.

Research interests

substance use, ethics, race issues, social work education, service learning, inclusive education.

Teaching interests

Social welfare policy, social work ethics, motivational interviewing, field education, service learning.

Education

  • Ph D, social work — National Catholic School of Social Service (2015)
    The Influence of Field Education Experiences on the Development of Social Work Values and Ethical Conduct in MSW Graduates
  • MS, social work — University of Maryland Baltimore (1993)
  • BA, English — Oberlin College (1986)

Presentations

  • Addiction Science: Implications for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery 2018 Les Aspin Center

Grants and Contracts

  • Hrabowski Innovation Fund UMBC · Grant · Funded Muhammad Ali Yousuf (Principal), Nicole Belfiore (Co-Principal)

Courses Taught

  • Soc Welfare/Pol/Work II SOWK 360 · Spring 2022