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Tonya Ricklefs

Tonya Ricklefs

Associate Professor/BSW Field Ed Director
Social Work
School of Applied Studies
Contact
Benton Hall
RM 412-B
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621-1117
785.670.1618
Degrees & Certifications
Washburn University, Certificate
Washburn University, Bachelor of Applied Science
Washburn University, Master of Social Work
Kansas State University, Doctor of Philosophy
Washburn University, Associate of Applied Science
Academic History

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Nov 2015
PhD College of Human Ecology - Family Studies and Human Services

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS May 2014
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution

Washburn University, Topeka, KS May 2011
Master of Social Work

Washburn University, Topeka, KS May 2000
Bachelor of Applied Studies – Human Services

Washburn University, Topeka, KS May 1998
Associates of Arts – Human Services

Washburn University, Topeka, KS May 1998
Certificate in Mental Health Technology

Teaching
  • SW 355 XA, Seminar & FE II
  • SW 355 XEA, Seminar & FE II
  • SW 395 XX, Social Work International Serv
  • SW 780 XX, Special Topics
Scholarly Interests/Activities

Trained in Elder/Healthcare decision making by Elder Decisions, Newton, Massachusetts
Studied International Conflict and Trauma in Northern Ireland
Hosts a faculty-led study abroad with Social Work and Human Services to Colombia
Conducting research in the area of social work students that identify as transgender and non-binary
Current board member of Heartland Mediator Association
Current board member of Kansas Chapter of National Association of Social Workers

Awards

Acorn Mediators Award from Heartland Mediators Association
National Council on Family Relations Outstanding Proposal Award Winner
Assistant Chief of Chaplain Coin for Excellence

Service Interests/Activities

Publications

Schumm, W., Crawford, D., Crow, Ricklefs, T., Clark, K., Lockett, L., et. al
Military Family Research: Methodological lessons learned Archives of
Psychology (2019)

Ricklefs Child Inclusive Mediation Marriage and Divorce in America, Issues, Trends,
and Controversies (in editing)

Career Accomplishments

Chair, Department of Social Work
Assistant Professor
Washburn University July 2019

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2017-2018

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