Stephanie K. Boys

LEO Lecturer I

Stephanie Boys, PhD ’05, has over two decades of experience teaching social work policy at the BSW, MSW and PhD levels. With a dual JD/MSW from Indiana University, she integrates legal analysis into her teaching and practice, offering students a nuanced understanding of policy development and implementation. Her research bridges legal studies with social issues, focusing on reproductive rights, bioethics in the fertility industry and welfare policy.

Research Interests

Boys, PhD ’05, has over two decades of experience teaching social work policy at the BSW, MSW and PhD levels.

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

  • [email protected]

  • University of Michigan
    School of Social Work
    1080 S. University Ave.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Education

  • 2005 PhD Social Work and Political Science
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • 2001 MSW Social Work
    Indiana University
  • 2001 JD Law
    Indiana University
  • 1996 BA
    Indiana University

Activities

Websites

Honors and Awards

Year Description
2004-2005 RackhamDebt ManagementAward
2004-2005 Rackham One-Term Dissertation Fellowship
2004-2005 Nominated for the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship but was not selected.
2003-2004 Summer Support
2002-2003 Travel Grant from the Dean for SSWR conference
2002 summer support

Courses

Current & Future Courses

Title Instructor Term Course Section Meeting Start Meeting End
Practicing Policy with Current Events Boys, Stephanie K. Fall 2026 803 06:00 pm 08:00 pm View Course
Practicing Policy with Current Events Boys, Stephanie K. Fall 2026 802 06:00 pm 08:00 pm View Course

Past Courses

Title Instructor Term Course Section Meeting Start Meeting End
Essentials of Social Welfare Policy Boys, Stephanie K. Fall 2025 004 06:00 pm 09:00 pm View Course