Dr. Sophie Godley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophie Godley joined the Boston University School of Public Health as a Clinical Assistant Professor in July 2010. She has expertise in public health, particularly in implementing science-based prevention programs and integrating popular media into public health education. Godley has served as the deputy director of the AIDS Action Committee in Massachusetts for six years, where she oversaw prevention education programs and provided practicum opportunities for students. Her previous experience includes working as a director at the Office of Adolescent Health and Youth Development in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health from 1999 to 2004. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to public health education, including the Gail Douglas Award and the Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching from Boston University. Godley currently teaches undergraduate courses in public health and advises students in the community health concentration and innovative undergraduate programs. Her current research interests focus on supporting healthy sexuality in communities and educational settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2010-07-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Joined faculty to teach public health courses and manage undergraduate education programs.

Deputy Director

— 2010-01-01

AIDS Action Committee • Massachusetts

Oversaw prevention education programs and practicum opportunities for students.

Director

1999-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Office of Adolescent Health and Youth Development • Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Managed adolescent health initiatives and development programs.

Awards

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Gail Douglas Award

2010-01-01
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Early Career Public Health Teaching Award

2011-01-01
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Education Innovation Award

2013-01-01
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Metcalf Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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