Dr. Emily Johnson
Assistant Instructional Professor, Undergraduate Practicum Coordinator
Biography
Dr. Emily Johnson is an Instructional Assistant Professor and the Practicum Coordinator for the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) at the University of Florida. Dr. Johnson has taught a wide array of undergraduate courses while also serving as an academic advisor since 2018. She also teaches the graduate capstone course. Recognized for her commitment and service to student success, Dr. Johnson has received the Mort Wolfson Faculty Service Award and has been nominated for the CALS Faculty Advising and Mentoring Award.
Prior to joining FYCS in 2018, Dr. Johnson served as a lecturer for the Department of Health Education and Behavior at the University of Florida and the Mental Health Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Idaho (UI) in Moscow, Idaho.
Contact Information
ejohnson719@ufl.edu
(352) 273-3551
Office:
3041-D McCarty D
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Education
- Ph.D. University of Florida, Health and Human Performance, Minor: Child and Adolescent Development
- M.S. University of Florida, Health Education
- B.S. University of Florida, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, Minor: Education
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Professional Experience
- Assistant Instructional Professor and Practicum Coordinator, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, January 2022- Present
- Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, May 2018-December 2021
- Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, August 2017-December 2017
- Mental Health Coordinator, Vandal Health Education, University of Idaho, August 2016-August 2017
- Head Program Coach, Rivermend Health (F/K/A Wellspring Camps), 2013, 2015, 2016
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Teaching
- FYC 3001: Principles of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
- FYC 3201: Foundations of Youth Development
- FYC 4941: Practicum in Family, Youth and Community Sciences
- FYC 6920: Capstone in Family, Youth and Community Sciences
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Awards and Honors
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Mort Wolfson Faculty Service Award, Division of Student Life, University of Florida, April 2025
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