Department of Family Studies and Community Development

Faculty and Staff Maureen Todd, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office:   College of Liberal Arts Building, Room 2230 Phone:   410-704-3767 Fax:   410-704-3612 E-mail:   mtodd@towson.edu

Education and Certifications

Ph.D.: Family Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A.: Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.A.: Psychology, University of Wyoming

Courses Taught

FMST 201 Family Resources

FMST 485 Writing and Research Methods in Family Studies

Areas of Research/Professional Interest

• The education about and advancement of non-traditional families
• Qualitative research methods, design and analysis
• Intimate partner violence
• Family strengths
• Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered families and youth
• Family gender roles 
  

Recent Publications

Todd, M.E., de Guzman, M. R. T., & Zhang, X. (In press). Poverty simulation: A mixed-methods evaluation of an extension program. Journal of Youth Development.

Todd, M.E & Reisbig, A. M. J. (In progress) Creating an Innovative Course for Service to GLBT Youth: An Ecosystemic Perspective. The International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Todd, M.E. & Xia, Y.R. (Under Review). Teens Speak Out About Dating Violence: Exploring the Perceptions of Youth thorough Focus Group Methodology. Journal of Adolescent Health.