Department

Applied Health Science

Education

• B.S.  Ohio University  1990
• M.S.  Ohio University  1990
• Re.D  Indiana University  2000

Background

• Human Trafficking in Indiana: Educational Support for the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program
• Training Grant: Video Development "Close to Home: Human Trafficking in Indiana"
• Director, Peer Financial Education, IU MoneySmarts
• Director, Center for Student Leadership Development
• Program Manager, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands

Scholarly Interest

Dr. Getz is committed to supporting the professionalization of youth work in the U.S. She led the development of the IU APHS major and minor in youth development, actively engages in efforts to support national certification through the Child and Youth Care Certification Board, and works to support awareness of issues critical to protecting child safety. Deb has engaged in curriculum development, design, delivery, and evaluation on a wide variety of topics in youth development, child protection, personal financial education, and community engagement. She is particularly passionate about educating youth workers and the public about human trafficking prevention and identification.

Selected Publications

Articles

Getz, D.A., Banik, S (2007) Diversity for Federal Employees, part of an online educational program for the National Park Service, through the Eppley Insitute for Parks and Public Lands

Getz, D.A. (2000) Identifying Key Multicultural Education Competencies for Entry-Level Professionals in Therapeutic Recreation.

Getz, D.A., Hironaka-Juteau, J., Melcher, S. (2006). Diversity Case Studies in Healthcare, American Therapeutic Recreation Association: Alexandria, VA.