JoAnn Burke, M.S.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Social Work
Dr. Burke has 11 years of experience in geriatric and community health nursing; 10 years experience in family therapy practice--including five years as an AAMFT-approved supervisor. She also taught and supervised social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and pastoral counselors at the Family Institute of Philadelphia and the Center for Contextual Therapy.
Areas of Expertise- developing lifespan communities in urban and rural areas
- gerontology education
- home- and community-based care
- home and community-based long-term care
- role changes of adults involved in family elder care
- religious and spiritual aspects of geriatric social work practice
- gerontology content in baccalaureate social work programs
- community-based long-term care
- Ph.D., M.S.S. Bryn Mawr College
- B.S.N. University of Cincinnati
Personal Web siteJoAnn Burke, M.S.S., Ph.D.
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