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Beth Sherman received her MSW and BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and completed two years of undergraduate work at Oberlin College. Ms. Sherman specializes in the area of social work practice with children and youth. As an outpatient therapist, clinical supervisor, prevention program developer, and school social worker, she has provided social work services within multiple mental health, educational, and child welfare arenas. With a particular commitment to prevention services, she has developed programs for children of parents with mental illness and children at risk of being expelled from preschool. As an instructor, her focus has been on teaching relevant, best practice, knowledge-based social work theory and techniques.

Research Interests

Children and youth, school social work, prevention, and early intervention.

Contact Information

  • (734) 763-6276

  • 3784 SSWB
    University of Michigan
    School of Social Work
    1080 S. University
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Education

  • 1989 MSW Social Work
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • 1984 BA Psychology
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Activities

Websites

Publications

Honors and Awards

Year Description
2020 2020 Teacher of the Year

Presentations

Year Description
2005 Sherman, B. A. (2005). Children of parents with mental illness.
2005 Sherman, B. A. (2005). Treating eating disorders.
2006 Sherman, B. A. (2006). Interventions for preschool populations.
2007 Sherman, B. A. (2007). Social work in educational settings.
2014 Sherman, B. A. (2014). Trauma Informed Practice in the Schools. Presentation to School of Education students, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Courses

Current & Future Courses

Title Instructor Term Course Section Meeting Start Meeting End
School Social Work Interventions Sherman, Beth A. Spring / Summer 2026 801 06:00 pm 08:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Spring / Summer 2026 801 08:00 pm 10:00 pm View Course

Past Courses

Title Instructor Term Course Section Meeting Start Meeting End
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Winter 2026 001 02:00 pm 05:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Winter 2026 801 08:00 pm 10:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Fall 2025 801 08:00 pm 10:00 pm View Course
Mental Health and Mental Disorders of Children and Youth Sherman, Beth A. Fall 2025 801 08:00 pm 10:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Fall 2025 001 09:00 am 12:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Interventions Sherman, Beth A. Spring / Summer 2025 801 06:00 pm 08:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Spring / Summer 2025 801 08:00 pm 10:00 pm View Course
School Social Work Assessments Sherman, Beth A. Winter 2025 801 08:00 pm 10:00 pm View Course
Mental Health and Mental Disorders of Children and Youth Sherman, Beth A. Winter 2025 801 03:00 pm 05:00 pm View Course
Foundation Topics in Social Work Keren-Kolb, Elizabeth F. Winter 2025 002 09:30 am 12:30 pm View Course