Leadership and Research Training

Advising and Mentoring


University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa


Courses Taught (2024, Fall)
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)

Courses Taught (2024, Spring)
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)

Courses Taught (2023, Spring)
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)

Courses Taught (2021, Spring)
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)

Courses Taught (2020, Spring)
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)

Courses Taught (2019, Spring)
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)

New Courses Developed for Graduate School Approval
SW 648-001: Fundamentals of Grant Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Developing an Grant Application for Dissertation Research (PhD)


University of Minnesota, Twin Cities


Courses Taught (2006-2017)
Advanced Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations (MSW)
Social Work with Older Adults (MSW)
Social Work Intervention with Families (Family Therapy) (MSW)
Advanced Direct and Community-Based Intervention in Gerontology (MSW)
Culture, Health, and Social Welfare Policy in South Korea, May Session 2012 Study Abroad: May 11-27, 2012
Culture, Health, and Aging: Working with Diverse Older Adults (Graduate Online Course to be taught at the School of Public Health, Fall 2017)

New Courses Developed for Graduate School Approval
Advanced Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations, Co-developed (MSW)
Social Work with Older Adults, Co-developed (MSW)
Social Work Intervention with Families, Co-developed (MSW)
Advanced Direct and Community-Based Intervention in Gerontology (MSW)
Culture, Health, and Social Welfare Policy in South Korea, May Session 2012 Study Abroad, Co-developed (MSW)
Culture, Health, and Aging: Working with Diverse Older Adults (Graduate Online Course at the School of Public Health)

Independent Courses Taught (2010-2017):
​7 MSW students and 2 Ph.D. students


University of California, Los Angeles


Courses Taught (2002-2006) (*Taught as a teaching fellow or teaching assistant)
Social Welfare Research Methods (MSW)*
Introduction to Social Welfare Policies (Undergraduate)*
Dynamics of Human Behavior II: Community & Organizational Theory (MSW)*
Dynamics of Human Behavior III: Advanced Psychopathology-DSMIV-TR (MSW)*
GE Cluster 80B: Frontiers in Human Aging (Undergraduate)*
Social Welfare in a Multicultural Society (Undergraduate)*
Introduction to Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups (Undergraduate)*
GE Cluster 80B: Frontiers in Human Aging (Undergraduate)*


Continuing Education Modules Developed


Lee, H.Y. (2009). Mental Health Issues in Refugee and Immigrant Populations. 2-Hour Module, CEU Program, School of Social Work, Rochester Campus University of Minnesota.
Lee, H.Y. (2008). Elder Mistreatment in Korean American Immigrants: Cultural Competency. 2-Hour Module, CEU on a Stick Program, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.
Lee, H.Y. (2007). How to Work with Hmong American Refugees. 2-Hour Module, CEU on a Stick Program, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.


Online Continuing Education Courses Developed


Online Modules for Continuing Education Certification for Social Workers (2-Credit for each Module: 2 Credits=$30)

Lee, H.Y. (2012). Fostering Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice: Dementia. (for Social Workers, 2 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/2-credit.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. (2012). Fostering Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice: Elder Mistreatment. (for Social Workers, 2 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/2-credit.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. (2012). Fostering Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice: End-of-Life Care in Older Adults. (for Social Workers, 2 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/2-credit.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Online Modules for Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals (1.5 Credits for each Module)

Lee, H.Y.
(2012). Demographics of Older Adults in the U.S. (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/module1/default.htm), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y.
(2012). Health Literacy and Older Adults (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/module1/default.htm), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y.
(2012). Cultural Competency and Older Adults (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/module1/default.htm), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y.
(2012). Health Communication with Older Adults (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/module1/default.htm), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y.
(2012). Working with Interpreters (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/module1/default.htm), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y.
(2012). Chronic Disease and Pain Management (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/ContinuingEd/module1/default.htm), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Online Modules for Continuing Education Certification for Social Workers Working 
with Children (1.5 Credits for each Module

Lee, H.Y. & Vang, H. (2017). Health Literacy as a Social Determinant of Health in Asian American Immigrants. (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://netfiles.umn.edu/users/wast0001/Parental%20Mental%20Health%20Literacy%20-%20Hee%20Lee%202014/Parental%20MH%20Literacy%20Module%20FINAL%20for%20Production.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. & Vang, H. (2017). Parents’ Health Literacy and its Link to Children’s Health and Mental Health Service Utilization and Outcomes in Asian and Latino American Immigrants. (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://netfiles.umn.edu/users/wast0001/Parental%20Mental%20Health%20Literacy%2
0-%20Hee%20Lee%202014/Parental%20MH%20Literacy%20Module%20FINAL%20for%20Production.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. & McHugh, J. (2015). Health and Mental Health Literacy & their Link to Health Disparities in Immigrant and Refugee Families: An Overview & Implications for Practice (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://netfiles.umn.edu/users/wast0001/Parental%20Mental%20Health%20Literacy%20-%20Hee%20Lee%202014/Parental%20MH%20Literacy%20Module%20FINAL%20for%20Production.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. & McHugh, J. (2014). Immigrant and Refugee Parents’ Mental Health Literacy and Its Impact on Children’s Mental Health Disparity (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://netfiles.umn.edu/users/wast0001/Parental%20Mental%20Health%20Literacy%20-%20Hee%20Lee%202014/Parental%20MH%20Literacy%20Module%20FINAL%20for%20Production.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. (2013). Parental Health Literacy and its Effects on Children (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://netfiles.umn.edu/users/karl0170/Health%20Literacy/2013%20Presentation%206.25.13.html), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. (2012). Health Literacy for Immigrant & Refugee Families: Implications for Mental Health Professionals (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p11785105/), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

Lee, H.Y. (2011). Health Literacy Discrepancies among Immigrant and Refugee Families (for Social Workers, 1.5 credits, $20 for CE Certification: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p42832534/), School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.


Faculty Development Activities


Treks Get Inspired, a 2-day face-to-face and 2-day online learning session. Academic Technology Services, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2012.

Treks Get Inspired, a 4-day face-to-face learning session designed to support instructors’ exploration and integration of instructional technologies into online teaching. Academic Technology Services, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2010.

Teaching Fellowship in Gerontology. (one year) Training the Trainer Program. Hartford Faculty Scholar, Stanford University Center for Geriatric Education Center, Gerontological Society of America, 2002-2004.

Bush Faculty Development Program on Excellence and Diversity in Teaching, Center for Teaching Learning, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2007-2008