Biography
Dr. Amy Alberton was thrilled to join Texas State University’s School of Social Work as an Assistant Professor in 2023. She received her undergraduate degree in Criminology (with a minor in political science) in 2010, her MSW in 2016, and her PhD in Social Work in 2021, all from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Her clinical experience has been in the areas of mental health and addictions in both private and non-profit practice settings. Notably, Dr. Alberton served as the principal writer and researcher for the First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum, which was funded by Indigenous Services Canada.
Her clinical experience has been in the areas of mental health and addictions in both private and non-profit practice settings. Notably, Dr. Alberton served as the principal writer and researcher for the First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum, which was funded by Indigenous Services Canada.
Research Interests
Dr. Alberton’s research agenda is focused on the pursuit of social justice through anti-oppressive practices, programs, and policies. Particularly, the foundation of her area of interest is the elimination of structural violence, including colonialism, or systemic barriers as they relate to contacts with the criminal legal system.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Alberton has experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the USA and Canada related to policy, leadership, social welfare, direct and indirect social work practice, research, and statistics.