Dr. Eunjee Song
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work
Research focus areas: The intersection of family well-being and parenting, particularly among single-mother households. How mothers’ work conditions, and economic stress influence parenting behaviors and children’s socioemotional outcomes. Long-term goal is to inform social policies and interventions that support parents’ work–family balance and enhance children’s developmental outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
- Family Advocacy
- Policy
- Social Work
Biography
Dr. Eunjee Song joined the UNK Social Work Department in 2024. Her research interests include child welfare and family and child well-being. She received her PhD in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her Master of Social Work degree from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
Prior to beginning her graduate education, she worked on a fundraising team at a nonprofit organization as a social worker. She also worked at a government research institution evaluating social welfare policies in Korea. She has also served as a volunteer in diverse social service settings, including community centers, hospitals, research centers, and child and mother support agencies in both USA and South Korea.
Courses Taught
- Human Behavior in Social Environments
- Fundamentals of Research in Social Welfare
- Introduction to Social Welfare
