Dr. Katie Richards Schuster

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katie E. Richards-Schuster is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan, where she also serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Strategic Initiatives. Dr. Richards-Schuster's academic background includes a PhD in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Michigan, an MA in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the strategies and approaches for engaging young people in communities and the contexts that facilitate youth participation in creating community change. She is a leading scholar in youth participation, empowerment, youth participatory action research, and community change evaluations. In her current role, she leads strategic initiatives within the school, overseeing significant projects that expand educational opportunities for undergraduate students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Center Research Learning Teaching - Gilbert Whitaker Fund

2018-01-01
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Howland Endowed Visiting Scholar

2013-01-01
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Nancy Nye Fellowship Award

2009-01-01
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Rosemary Sarri Scholarship Award

2004-01-01
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Greater Ann Arbor Area Nonprofit Grant

2003-01-01
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Dissertation Grant

2000-01-01
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Dissertation Tuition Grant

2000-01-01

Courses

Community Action Social Change Youth Empowerment Organizing Skills Strategy Community Change Theories Practices Community Action Social Change

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