Dr. Joe Kozakiewicz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joe Kozakiewicz is an Associate Professor and Fixed-Term Faculty Administrator in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. He specializes in child advocacy and focuses on issues related to children involved in family court cases, including child maltreatment, child custody, guardianship, and juvenile delinquency. With a commitment to interdisciplinary education, he promotes a joint approach to social work and legal child welfare education. His clinical education expertise revolves around child welfare, and he is experienced in conducting family court hearings concerning child maltreatment, adoption, and delinquency matters. In addition to his teaching and administrative roles, Kozakiewicz is directing the Chance Childhood Program, which emphasizes community-based advocacy and collaboration across disciplines. He is also involved in research and publication related to social work and law education, highlighting the importance of interprofessional approaches in addressing the complexities of child welfare.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology