Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea
DSW, MSW, LCSW
Professor
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Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, educator, and social work leader with experience in clinical practice, higher education, and community engagement. Dr. Spriggs-Bethea currently serves as MSW Lead Faculty. In addition to teaching, Dr. Spriggs-Bethea maintains a private clinical practice focused on supporting individuals in their mental health and wellness journeys.
Dr. Spriggs-Bethea has earned a Doctor of Social Work (DSW), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Spriggs-Bethea serves on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice, mentors emerging social work professionals, and has contributed to professional conferences and scholarly publications. He is also the host of Empower Hour: Social Work Stories, a podcast highlighting experiences, perspectives, and conversations within the social work profession.
Professional Links and Contributions
- Published Work: Spriggs-Bethea, K. (2025, November 15). Interpersonal violence: The social work response. Edited by Tricia B. Bent-Goodley. [Review of the book Interpersonal Violence: The Social Work Response]. Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swaf046
- Conference Presentations:
- “Teaching Adaptability, Belonging, and Identity Formation in an Era of Continuous and Rapid Change”, Baccalaureate Programs Directors. New Orleans. February 2026
- “Empowering Students of Color on the Pathway to Licensure: Culturally Responsive Preparation of Professional Practice”, Baccalaureate Program Directors. New Orleans. February 2026
- Podcast: Empower Hour: Social Work Stories — Spotify link
