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Joel S. Blau
Professor
School of Social Welfare
Contact Information
L2-093 Health Sciences Center
Stony Brook, 11794
631/444-3149
Biography
Joel Blau’s research includes the history of social welfare, poverty, homelessness, the political economy of social welfare, and comparative social welfare. His interests also include major U.S. social programs for food, income supports, healthcare, housing, and employment policy.
Education
- DSW, Columbia University
- MSW, Hunter School of Social Welfare
- AB, Columbia University
Publications
- Author Article Journal of Social Policy Ruth Lister (2010), Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy. Bristol: Policy Press. £19.99, pp. 311, pbk. 2011 40 3 632 - 633
- Author Book 2010 1
Courses
| Term | Role | Course ID | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 510 | Parameters II |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 595 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 607 | RESEARCH PRACT II |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 608 | S.W. POLICY ANAL I |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Spring 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Fall 2017 | Primary Instructor | HWC 609 | S.W. POLICY ANAL II |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 510 | Parameters II |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 608 | S.W. POLICY ANAL I |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 609 | S.W. POLICY ANAL II |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 614 | TEACHING PRACTICUM |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Spring 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 701 | Dissertation Off Campus Intern |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 509 | Parameters of Soc Health Pol I |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 595 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 606 | RESEARCH PRACTICUM I |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 609 | S.W. POLICY ANAL II |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Fall 2016 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 508 | Continuation Master's Project |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 510 | Parameters II |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 607 | RESEARCH PRACT II |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 608 | S.W. POLICY ANAL I |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 614 | TEACHING PRACTICUM |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 616 | DISSERTATION SEM II |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Spring 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 701 | Dissertation Off Campus Intern |
| Summer 2015 | Primary Instructor | HWC 800 | F T SUMMER RESEARCH |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HON 496 | Honors College Senior Project |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 510 | Parameters II |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 608 | S.W. POLICY ANAL I |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 614 | TEACHING PRACTICUM |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 616 | DISSERTATION SEM II |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 695 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 695 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Spring 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 701 | Dissertation Off Campus Intern |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 310 | Political Economy Soc Welfare |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 507 | Master's Project |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 509 | Parameters I |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 606 | RESEARCH PRACTICUM I |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 609 | S.W. POLICY ANAL II |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 615 | DISSERTATION SEMINAR |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 695 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Fall 2014 | Primary Instructor | HWC 701 | Dissertation Off Campus Intern |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HON 495 | Honors College Senior Project |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 310 | Political Economy Soc Welfare |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 395 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 509 | Parameters I |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 609 | S.W. POLICY ANAL II |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 615 | DISSERTATION SEMINAR |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 699 | Dissertation Resrch on Campus |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 700 | Dissertation Off Campus Domest |
| Fall 2013 | Primary Instructor | HWC 701 | Dissertation Off Campus Intern |
Scholarly Activities
| Activity | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | "The Role of Government," Stony Brook Advocacy Day, | 2011-08-04 |
| Other | Radio Show, "Homeless: The Voice of Reason with Zo Williams, Sirius 106 | 2010-12 |
| Other | ||
| Presentation/Paper at a conference | "The New Homeless and the Old," The People of Color Conference, November, 2009, Phoenix, Arizona |
Professional Service
| Service | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Tenure Review, New York University School of Social Work | 2011 - 2012 |
| Other | Tenure Review, University of Maryland | 2011 - 2012 |
| Service on Editorial Boards | Journal of Poverty | 2011 - 2012 |
| Service on Editorial Boards | Journal of Progressive Human Services | 2011 - 2012 |
| Other | Consulting Editor, L:ynne Rienner Press | 2010 - 2011 |
| Other | Site Vistor for the Accreditation of the Carleton University (Ottawa) Ph.D. Program | 2010 - 2011 |
| Service on Editorial Boards | Journal of Poverty: Innovations on Social, Political, and Economic Inequalities | 2010 - 2011 |
| Service on Editorial Boards | Journal of Progressive Human Services | 2010 - 2011 |
| Outside Consulting | Social Work Consultant, Faculty Diversity Program, State University of New York | 2009 - 2010 |
| Service on Editorial Boards | Outside Reviewer, Journal of Poverty: Innovations on Social, Political, and Economic Inequalities | 2009 - 2010 |
| Service on Editorial Boards | Outside Reviewer, JournaL OF Progressive Human Services | 2009 - 2010 |
University Service
| Service | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Committee | Chair of the Appointments and Promotion Committee | 2011 - 2012 |
| Departmental Committee | Director of the Ph.D. Program | 2011 - 2012 |
| Departmental Committee | Chair, APT Committee | 2010 - 2011 |
| Departmental Committee | Director, Ph.D Program | 2010 - 2011 |
| Departmental Committee | Chair, Faculty Search Committee | 2009 - 2010 |
| Departmental Committee | Chair, Tenure and Promotions Committee | 2009 - 2010 |
| Departmental Committee | Director, School of Social Welfare Ph.D. Program | 2009 - 2010 |