海角大神

Degrees

• Ph.D., University of Central Florida
• M.S.W., University of Central Florida
• M.Ed., University of South Florida
• B.A., University of Central Florida

Biography

Nickolas Davis is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the 海角大神. His broad research interest includes policy analysis and social work regulatory and professional issues. Recently, he has engaged in research focusing on LGBTQ+-related state policies. Davis has over 10 years of social work experience in various sectors, including managed care, telemental health, hospice, public school systems, and community-based mental health. He holds the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), Certified Social Worker in Health Care (C-SWHC), and Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) credentials. Davis earned his doctorate in Public Affairs and Social Work from the School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida.

He is active in professional organizations, currently serving on the Council of Social Work Education’s Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity & Expression and the American Board of Clinical Social Work’s Membership and Certification Committee. He joined the University in 2020.

Scholarly Publications

Davis, N.B. (2024). Regulation of social work practice in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Economic Area: A perspective on governance. International Journal on Social and Education Sciences, 6(1), 103-116.  

Davis, N.B. (2023). “Don’t say gay”: The influence of state political factors. Sexuality, Gender & Policy, 6(2), 109-118.  

Davis, N.B., & Yeung, S.T. (2022). Transgender equity in the workplace: A systematic review. SageOpen, 12(1).  

Conference Presentations

Davis, N.B. (2024, April). Addressing Addictions Within the LGBTQ+ Community: Holistic and Inclusive Approaches. Panel Presentation with VanCamp, A.: New Horizons in Clinical Social Work: Three Perspectives on Practice with Addictions. American Board of Clinical Social Work: Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Davis, N.B., & VanCamp, A. (2024, April). Social Workers’ Experiences with the ASWB Licensing Exam. World Social Science Association: Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Davis, N.B., & Joiner, J.M. (2023, October). Creating an Accelerated BSW Degree Option for Transfer Students and Adult Learners. Council on Social Work Education: Annual Program Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Davis, N.B. (2023, October). A Content Analysis of “Don’t Say Gay” Bills:  Unveiling the Implications for LGBTQ+ Education. International Conference on Social and Education Sciences. Las Vegas, NV.

Davis, N.B., & VanCamp, A. (2023, April). Social Work, Culture Wars, and Academic Freedom. World Social Science Association: Annual Conference. Tempe, AZ.

VanCamp, A., & Davis, N.B. (2022, April). Social Work Field Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study. World Social Science Association: Annual Conference. Denver, CO. 

Davis, N.B. (2021, September). State Political Culture as a Determinant for Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation. Southeastern Conference for Public Administration. Virtual.