Degree

PhD in Social Work

University of Illinois at Chicago

MSW in Social Work

San Fransisco State University

BSW in Social Work

Eastern Michigan University

Published Works

• Atkinson, N. K., Boyce, E., DURAN, R. (2025). Designing your Social Work Capstone Project. Pressbooks, https://colorado.pressbooks.pub/catalog/swkm6700capstone
• Atkinson, N. K., Bennett, F. K., Corvino, A. P. . Social Work Student’s Educational Experiences during Times of Collective Trauma. .
• Darnel, L., Retrum, H. J., Matera Bassett, R. D., Greathouse, T., Ryder, S., Starr, E., Atkinson, N. K., Knechtel, L. (2024). Improved Student Outcomes: A Unique, Culturally Relevant, and Intensive Behavioral Health Training Program. Social Work in Mental Health, 22(5), -622. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2024.2354678.
• Atkinson, N. K. (2023). Poverty & Housing Insecurity. (). Cognella.
• Boyce, E., Corvino, A. P., Atkinson, N. K., Haimowitz, L., Darnel, L. . Trauma-Informed Practice in Higher Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic. .
• Corvino, A. P., Atkinson, N. K., Bennet, K. (2021). Resilience in Higher Education during Collective Trauma. (). Palgrave Macmillan.
• Retrum, H. J., Atkinson, N. K., Farrell, S. . Effective Innovations for Engaging Students in Capstone Projects Focused on Community Benefits. Journal of Social Work Education.
• Atkinson, N. K., Chico, E., Horn, S. (2016). Preparing Individuals to Work with Youth in Diverse Urban Contexts. (). .
• Atkinson, N. K. (2013). Book Review: The Hip Hop Generation Fights Back. Affilia: Journal for Social Work with Women, https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/0886109913510089
• Atkinson, N. K., Mattaini, M. (2013). Constructive Noncooperation as Political Resistance. Journal of Progressive Human Services, 24(2), 96-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/10428232.2013.778180.
• Atkinson, N. K., Mattaini, M. (2011). Constructive Noncooperation: Living in Truth. Peace and Conflict Studies. , 18(1), 3-43. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/pcs/vol18/iss1/1.

Research Interests

Youth civic engagement, socio-political development, social justice youth development, anti-oppressive educational practice

Teaching Interests

Social work theory & practice, social work research methods, participatory practice & research, leadership in social work, anti-oppressive social work practice, positive and community youth development, community practice

Office Hours

Mondays 11-2 and Tuesdays 1-3 or by appointment