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Frances Mills

Frances Mills, PhD, LMSW

Part-time Faculty

Licensed Master Social Worker

“I love using technology to interact with students and faculty— it’s a better connection than in traditional brick and mortar classrooms.”

Dr. Mills joined Capella in 2010 as a faculty member in the School of Public Service Leadership. She is a licensed social worker and was named a John A. Hartford Doctoral Fellow in Geriatric Social Work. She has also worked with Capella faculty member Terry Tirrito, PhD, on research for South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Mills has taught at Limestone College and the University of South Carolina.

Educational Background
  • Master of Social Work, University of South Carolina
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of South Carolina
Career Highlights
  • Named John A. Hartford Doctoral Fellow in Geriatric Social Work
  • Conducted research for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  • Published in the Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Teaching Philosophy

"“I believe that education changes lives. As an educator, I want to feel that through my teaching, I make a positive impact on the lives of others.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Social work research and methodology
  • Human behavior and the social environment
  • Advanced knowledge of social work practice
Research Interests
  • Gerontology
  • Caregiving
  • Spirituality and older adults
  • Technology and online education

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