Dr. Shawna Lee

Professor

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Biography

Shawna J. Lee is a Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, where she directs the Parenting Context Research Lab and the Program Evaluation Group (PEG). Her research focuses on child maltreatment prevention, father involvement, parenting stress, and family well-being. An internationally recognized scholar, Lee serves as the co-editor-in-chief of the journal Children and Youth Services Review. She has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and her work has received funding from significant organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lee's initiatives emphasize community-engaged evaluation projects aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and promoting equity in health and social services. Her leadership has also been instrumental in advancing workforce development in child welfare education across Michigan's universities, leading to significant funding for social work educational programs. Lee's expertise is invaluable in developing evidence-based interventions and fostering inclusive community partnerships to enhance the well-being of children and families.

Research Interests

Awards

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SSWR Excellence in Research

2025-01-01
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Co-Editor-in-Chief of Children and Youth Services Review

2024-01-01
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Diversity and Inclusion in Men and Families Research Article Award

2021-01-01
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Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellow

2017-01-01

Courses

Child Maltreatment Assessment and Treatment Evidence Based Parenting Interventions Program Evaluation Applied Research Essentials of Social Welfare Policy Children and Youth Services Social Policies Evaluation in Social Work Advanced Topics in Micro and Macro Social Work

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