E-mail this pageSocial Work Faculty - Betsy Shuey
Lecturer
Ms. Shuey earned a Master’s in Science in Social Work and a Masters in Science in Education-Behavioral Disabilities from University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Ms. Shuey most recently has worked for the State of Vermont as an administrator in Early Childhood programs. She has experience in social work education, social work practice, and clinical supervision. Her research interests include child welfare, early childhood mental health, family systems, and reflective practice.
Education
- M.S.S.W. in Social Work, University of Wisconsin
- M.S. in Education/Behavioral Disabilities, University of Wisconsin
- B.A. in Psychology, Pacific University
Teaching Areas
- Introduction to the social work profession
- Human behavior in the social environment
- Development of American social welfare
- Social welfare policy
- Social work practice
- Work with families: policy and practice
- Field internship
- Social systems and social assessment
- Adoption and family life
Research Areas
- Child welfare
- Early childhood mental health
- Family systems
- Reflective practice
Professional and Clinical Experience
- Child welfare
- Child development
- Community public health
- Special education program development
- Medical social work
- Mental health
- Family therapy
- Social work education
Contact Betsy Shuey
Office: 112-B Ward Hall
Phone: (518) 564-4166
E-mail: betsy.shuey@plattsburgh.edu