James W. Callicutt, Ph.D., LMSW-AP

Professor of Social Work

The University of Texas at Arlington

School of Social Work

Box 19129

211 S. Cooper

Arlington, TX 76019-0129

Ph.  817-272-3920

Email:  callicutt@uta.edu

His research interests include:  

• Mental health policy 

• Social work education

Course Information

 

Dr. Callicutt joined the University of Texas at Arlington faculty in 1968.  He was one of the faculty members who greeted the first MSSW student cohort in September 1968.  He chaired the Social Welfare Policy and Services Sequence, was appointed Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs in 1970 and Associate Dean in 1972.  Dr. Callicutt was promoted to Professor in 1973.  He served as Acting (Interim) Dean in 1987-88 and at other times including 1992-93.

    He was Visiting Professor as Lancashire Polytechnic (now the University of Central Lancashire) in Preston, United Kingdom in 1985-86.  Dr. Callicutt was the chief architect and coordinator of UT Arlington distance graduate social work education programs at seven sites in collaboration with other universities in Texas.

 

Education:

• B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy, 1951, Memphis State College

• M.S.S.W., Psychiatric Social Work Sequence, 1958, The University of Tennessee

• Ph.D. in Social Welfare, 1969, Brandeis University

Selected Publications:

• Watkins, T.R. & Callicutt, J.W. (Eds.).  (1997).  Mental Health Policy and Practice Today.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

• Callicutt, J.W. & Lecca, P.J. (Eds.).  (1983).  Social Work and Mental Health.  New York: Free Press

• Callicutt, J.W. (Ed.).  (1980).  Health Care Issues in the 80's:  Social Work's Contributions in Physical and Mental Health.  Arlington, TX: Graduate School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington

    Dr. Callicutt is the author or co-author of numerous articles or book chapters, reports for governmental agencies, and invited book reviews.

 

Funded Grants and Contracts:

Dr. Callicutt has served as Principal Investigator/Author of funded grants and education contracts of approximately $3,000,000.

 

Professional Memberships:

• National Association of Social Workers

• Council on Social Work Education

• American Public Human Services Association

• National Mental Health Association

• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Professional Licensure:

• Licensed Master Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP), #007370.