Dr. Mark Gianino

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Gianino is a clinical social work practitioner and researcher specializing in the treatment of trauma and mood disorders, with a strong emphasis on working with LGBTQ+ clients. His treatment approaches include cognitive methods, solution-focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, utilized across individuals, couples, families, and groups. He has co-edited the book 'Revitalizing Social Group Work Heritage: Bridge to the Future' (Whiting & Birch, 2013) and is the author of numerous journal articles, including a chapter titled 'From Conflict to Co-parenting: Considerations in Clinical Practice for Separating and Divorcing Same-sex Parent Couples' in the book 'LGBTQ Divorce: Relationship Dissolution, Psychological and Legal Perspectives, and Implications for Practice' (Oxford University Press, 2018). In 2012, Gianino was part of the Missing Link Project research team, which studied the quality and effectiveness of social work continuing professional education funded by the Association of Social Work Boards’ Foundation. He received the Mary Lisbon Group Worker of the Year award in 2016 from the Massachusetts Chapter of the International Association of Social Workers with Groups and has also been a recipient of Boston University School of Social Work’s Teaching Excellence Award. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.