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Pamela J. Huggins, M.S.W., LCSW

Clinical Professor; Coordinator of Continuing Education, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
College for Public Health and Social Justice

I am inspired every day by our social work students who stand up for social justice and plan a career of service to people in need.

- Pamela Huggins, M.S.W.

Courses Taught

B.S.S.W. Integrative Practicum Seminars, M.S.W. Community and Organization Integrative Seminars, Generalist Integrative Practicum Seminars, Social Work Practice with Community and Organizations

Education

  • M.S.W., University of Missouri-Columbia
  • B.S.W., University of Missouri-Columbia

Practice Areas

Divorce mediation; nonprofit administration; policy practice; supervision.

Research Interests

Scholarship Interests

  • Clinical supervision
  • Electoral advocacy
  • Field education
  • Policy practice
  • Social work ethics

Publications and Media Placements

  1. ASWB, CSWE, and NASW Assurance Services. Curricular Guide for Licensing and Regulation. (2018) Huggins, P. contributor to Chapter 6 on Practice. 
    Alexandria: CSWE.
  2. Huggins, P. (2012). Review of the book Achieving competence in social work through field education. Field Educator, 1 (2), on-line article 13.
  3. Williamson, S., Hostetter, C., Byers, K. & Huggins, P. (2010). I found myself at this practicum: Student reflections on field education. Advances in Social Work, 11 (2),
    235-247.
  4. Hostetter, C., B., Katharine, W. S. & Huggins, P. (2007). The transformative power of a learning community. Advances in Social Work, 8 (2), 236-252.
  5. Berg-Weger, M. & Huggins, P. (2002). Can I do my practicum where I work? In L. Grobman, The field placement survival guide. Harrisburg: White Hat Communications.
  6. Berg-Weger, M. & Huggins, P. (1996) Practicum at place of employment: To do or not to do? The New Social Worker, 3(2), 16-18.
  7. Bartlett, M., Tebb, S., Chadha, J., et al., Huggins, P. (1995) Teaching feminist practice: Support, transition, and change. Affilia.10 (4), 442-457. 
Publications Reviewer: 

Article Reviewer, The Clinical Supervisor and Field Educator Peer review journals
Review articles related to supervision in field instruction and health social work practice 

Book Reviewer, The McGraw Hill Companies, College Division for Social Work, Boston, Mass. And Pearson, Allyn & Bacon.

Reviewed Social Work and Social Welfare, An Invitation, text. Submitted materials for inclusion in the instructor’s manual and CD resource.

Honors and Awards

  • SLU Inspiring Professor Award, Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter (2015)
  • Distinguished Chapter Service Award, NASW- Indiana Chapter (2004)
  • Certificate of Appreciation, NASW-Indiana Chapter (2003)
  • Faculty Award, Commission on Multicultural Understanding, Indiana University (2002)
  • Certificate of Appreciation, NASW-Missouri Chapter (1996 & 1984)

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Council for Social Work Education
  • Association of Social Work Boards
  • Influencing Social Policy
  • Empower Missouri

Community Work and Service

  • Licensure supervision
  • Geriatric case management
  • Divorce and child custody mediation
  • HIV prevention and education
  • Women’s political action committee