Dr. Katie Edwards

Professor

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Biography

Katie M. Edwards focuses on preventing and responding to sexual violence in structurally minoritized populations using community-based participatory action research. Her current work emphasizes program development and evaluation within Indigenous youth communities and LGBTQ2S+ youth in online spaces. Edwards holds the position of Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work, where she values community leadership and actively engages students and early career scholars in her research. This inclusive approach aims to create safe, equitable environments in the communities she serves.

Research Interests

Community-Based Participatory Action Research Sexual Violence Prevention Indigenous Youth LGBTQ2S+ Youth

Courses

Program Evaluation Applied Research Social Work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) Individuals and Communities Research Basics Social Work Practice Philanthropy, Evaluation, Performance Measurement

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