Melody Huslage, Ph.D., MSSW

Assistant Professor
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Summary

Dr. Huslage’s research centers on advancing structural change to prevent gender-based violence, as well as intervention strategies designed to enhance the well-being of survivors. She emphasizes community-engaged scholarship and employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As an educator, Dr. Huslage is committed to holistic, student-centered pedagogy that builds community and advances students’ critical consciousness.

Areas of interest

  • Human trafficking
  • Latine and immigrant communities
  • Sport social work

Courses taught at the University of Nevada, Reno

  • SW 310: Structural Oppression
  • SW 351: The Global Context of Social Work
  • SW 610: Structural Oppression
  • SW 725: Social Work Administration II

Publications

Education

  • PhD, Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2023
    Graduate Certificate: Women, Gender, & Sexuality
  • MSSW, University of Texas at Austin, 2016
  • BS, Computer Science, Texas A&M University, 1999