Erik Schott
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Bio
Dr. Erik Schott (he/they) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and educational psychologist with scholarship interests in the areas of LGBTQ2SIA+ health equity (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, allied, plus), instructional design and virtual education, ADHD, HIV/AIDS, and transgender wellness and access to affirmative care. He served on the faculty at the University of Southern California for 17 years and began their teaching career with CSUN and CSULA. As a native of Southern California, Erik is thrilled to be part of the blue Coyote team! He loves Dodger blue too, and dogs, especially French Bulldogs and Chihuahuas.
Education
Doctorate of Education, University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education, Educational Psychology (2012)
Master of Social Work, University of Southern California, School of Social Work, Mental Health (1998)
Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Berkeley, Department of Psychology, Psychology (1995)
Courses/Teaching
SW 6902: Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ2SIA+ Community
SW 6023: Advanced Generalist Micro Practice I
SW 6024: Advanced Generalist Micro Practice II
SW 6013: Research Project I
SW 6014: Research Project II
SW 6777: Social Work Advanced Generalist Leadership and Capstone
SW 4001: Social Work Practice I
SW 4002: Social Work Practice II
Specialization
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Certified EMDR Therapist (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
- EFT Trained Couples Therapist (Emotional Focused Therapy)
Research and Teaching Interests
- LGBTQI2S+ health equity (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, plus)
- Science of learning
- Transgender wellness and access to gender-affirming healthcare
- Healing trauma with Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and art therapy