Catherine
A.
Korda
Senior Instructor
Justice Studies
Child Advocacy Studies
Social Work
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-4790
Expertise
Trauma, child welfare system, child maltreatment, homelessness, and parental involvement in schools.
Courses Taught
JUST 323/CAST 301 Introduction to Child Advocacy Studies (CAST)
WGS 101 Women’s Perspectives and Values
CAST 404 Internship Seminar
SWK 337 Child Welfare II
Research Interests
• Long-term impact of trauma and positive byproducts of traumatic experiences
• Parental involvement in schools
• Immigration
• Parental involvement in schools
• Immigration
Education
• M.S.W., Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 2001
• B.A., American Studies, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1997
Professional Affiliations & Membership
Background
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked in a number of non-profit organizations prior to coming to NEIU in 2007, where I initially worked in the Adult & Women Student Programs Office and then began teaching. I helped to start the CAST Program at NEIU and have been teaching CAST 301 since 2010. I also teach in the Social Work Program as part of their partnership with DCFS to prepare students to work in child welfare.
Additional Information
Interim Coordinator of the CAST Program
Room LWH 4079
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States
(773) 442-4790
Office Hours
By appointment.
Main Campus
