Karen Sowers, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
Research Interests:
Juvenile Justice; Sexuality; Social Work Education; Child Welfare; Mental Health - Evidence-based Practice; International Social Work Practice
Selected Publications:
Sowers, K.M., & Dulmus, C.N. (Editors in Chief). (in preparation). The Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Sowers, K.M., & Rowe, W. (February 2006). Social work practice and social justice: From local to global perspectives. Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning.
McClure, K., Sowers, K.M., & Rowe, W.S. (2006). Leadership in BSW Education: Preparing for the Role of Academic Chair. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work., 11(2), 40-50.
Sowers, K., & Thyer, B.A. (2005). Getting your MSW: How to survive and thrive in a social work program. Chicago, IL: Lyceum Press.
Theriot, M.T., Dulmus, C.N., Sowers, K.M., & Johnson, T.K. (2005). Factors relating to self-identification among bullying victims. Children and Youth Services Review, 27, 979-994.
Molina, I.A., Dulmus, C.N., & Sowers, K.M. (2005). Secondary prevention for youth violence: A review of selected school-based programs. Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 5((1), 95-127.
Dulmus, C.N., & Sowers, K.M. (Eds.). (2004). Kids and violence: The invisible school experience. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
Dulmus, C.N., & Sowers, K.M. (Eds.). (2004). For better or for worse: How institutions are shaping the future of our children. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
Sowers, K.M., & Dulmus, C.N. (Editors in Chief). (2008). The Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare (Volumes 1-4). NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Dulmus, C.N. & Sowers, K.M. (Eds.) (2007). Adult development and well-being: The impact of institutional environments. West Hazleton, PA: The Haworth Press.
Dulmus, C.N. & Sowers, K.M. (Eds.) (2007). Building excellence: The rewards and challenges of integrating research into the undergraduate curriculum. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press.
Sowers, K.M., & Rowe, W. (February 2006). Social work practice and social justice: From local to global perspectives. Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning.
Sowers, K.M., Rowe, W.S., & Clay, J. (in press). The intersection between physical health and mental health: A global perspective. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work: Advances in Practice, Programming, Research, and Policy.
McClure, K., Sowers, K.M., & Rowe, W.S. (2007). Ready, willing, and able: An assessment of academic leadership preparation and interest. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 13(1), 115-127.
Research Projects, Funded Research, Grants and Awards:
FIPSE Grant for North American Mobility International Exchange Project
109 Henson Hall
1618 Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-3333
Phone: (865) 974-3176
Fax: (865) 974-4803
kmsowers@utk.edu
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.S.W., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University