Dr. Connie Sung

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Connie Sung is a Research Professor in Disability Justice at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work, focusing on improving school-to-work transition outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Her work encompasses community-based interventions and the biopsychosocial factors influencing career development and psychosocial adjustment. With over 100 publications in disability justice and rehabilitation, she has received multiple research awards and secured significant funding from state and federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation. Her research emphasizes a holistic, strengths-based approach and involves interdisciplinary collaborations across various countries, including Hong Kong, China, and the UK. Dr. Sung is committed to advancing disability inclusion globally and has presented at prestigious forums such as the United Nations General Assembly's Science Summit.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2023-01-01
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Rosenthal Early Career Research Award

2021-01-01
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University Outreach Engagement Distinguished Partnership Award

2020-01-01
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John C. Dalton Institute College Student Values Practices Award

2019-01-01

Courses

Program Evaluation Applied Research Research Basics Social Work Practice

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science