Joy Patton, PhD, LMSW, MA
BSW Program Director
Associate Professor of Social Work
Online Faculty
817-642-7335
jpatton@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
Online education, trauma informed approaches, community development, program evaluation, strategic planning, and grant writing.
Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy of teaching is centered around creating a positive learning environment for my students. This includes connecting with them outside of the classroom experience, showing compassion and flexibility, and promoting critical thinking through active learning and real-world applications. I challenge my students with problem-solving activities and provide a range of resources to help them grasp concepts. Additionally, I believe in continuing my own education through workshops, seminars, and research. For me, teaching and learning are intertwined, and I am committed to being a lifelong learner.
Outside Interests
Spending time with my family, traveling, swimming, hiking, biking, gardening, and reading.
Professional Memberships
- Council on Social Work Education
- National Association of Social Workers
- Influencing Social Policy
- Society for Social Work Research
Education
- PhD - Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
- Master of Science - Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
- Master of Arts - Counseling and Human Relations, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, University of Central Oklahoma