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Education

MSW, Indiana University
BSW, Ball State University

Licensure

Licensed Social Worker

Shannon Staton is Director of Field Education and Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Social Work. She has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate program, including Human Behavior in the Social Environment, BSW Senior Practicum, Introduction to Social Work, Diversity, Oppression, & Privilege, MSW Advanced Standing Seminar, Rural Social Work, and MSW Traditional Practicum. Along with the Assistant Director of Field and the Online Practicum Coordinator, she facilitates and oversees practicum placements for 75+ undergraduate students and 70+ graduate students each academic year. She has been licensed in the state of Indiana as an LSW since 2003. Professor Staton’s field experience has primarily focused on empowering people with disabilities. She worked as a Behavior Specialist with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and mental health/behavioral challenges for several years, before moving on to administration and program development. Professor Staton also has work experience providing individual, family, and group therapy. She has enjoyed service and volunteer opportunities on behalf of A Better Way, a local agency that provides prevention and crisis services for families experiencing violence. Some of her interests include culturally competent practice, encouraging students to engage with their communities, and the study of leadership and organizational culture.

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