• Ph D, Educational Psychology, University of South Dakota, 2008
• MA, Counseling and Psychology, University of South Dakota, 2001
• BS, Alcohol and Drug Studies, University of South Dakota, 2000

• ProFirstAid Basic, ProTrainings
• Licensed Addiction Counselor, South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals
• Substance Abuse Professional, American Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc. for Department of Transportation Substance Abuse
• CITI research Certification, CITI
• CITI research Certification, CITI
• Level III Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, South Dakota Certification Board for Alcohol & Drug Professionals
• International Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (IAADC), International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium

• Reasoning Behind LGBTQ Methamphetamine Use, SPURA, (2015 - 2015)
• The Intersection of SBIRT and Wellbriety, SPURA, (2014 - 2014)

• South Dakota Department of Health and the Opioid Abuse Task Force, South Dakota Department of Health, (2017 - 2017)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Korkow, John. Review of: Intimate Partner Violence. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Cognella, 2021.
• Korkow, John. Journeys on the Red Road Study Guide. In Diversity Series Video Workbooks for Steinbronner Communications, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Korkow, John. Just Us Study Guide. In Diversity Series Video Workbooks for Steinbronner Communications, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Korkow, John. Called From Darkness Study Guide. In Diversity Series Video Workbooks for Steinbronner Communications, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Korkow, John. Home Boy Joy Ride Study Guide. In Diversity Series Video Workbooks for Steinbronner Communications, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Korkow, John. Soul Sanctuary Study Guide. In Diversity Series Video Workbooks for Steinbronner Communications, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Feldhacker, Diana, Wesner, Chelsea, Yockey, Jean, Larson, June, Norris, Debra, and Korkow, John. Strategies for Health: a game-based, interprofessional approach to teaching social determinants of health: a randomized controlled pilot study. In Journal of Interprofessional Care, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Korkow, John. Stand Down Study Guide. In Diversity Series Video Workbooks for Steinbronner Communications, editors Korkow, John, 3. Vol. 1 TouchPointProductions, 2021.
• Kinney, Jean, and Korkow, John. Loosening the Grip, 650. Iss. 12 Denver, Colorado: Outskirts Publishing, 2021.
• Hovrud, L, Simons, Raluca, Simons, Jeffrey, and Korkow, John. Non-suicidal self-injury and bulimia: the role of emotion dysregulation and body dissatisfaction., 1089-1097. Vol. 25, Iss. 4 Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 2020. (DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00741-5)
• Korkow, John, Sevening, Diane, Zavadil, Francis, and Merrigan, Mary. Addiction Education: The Benefits of NASAC Accreditation The Department of Addiction Studies at the University of South Dakota., Editors Jessica Gleason, 5. Vol. 5, Iss. 2 Washington, D.C.: NASAC Accreditation Website, 2017.
• Newville, Rachel R., and Newville. Students support no smoking no vaping policies, 2. Vermillion, SD: The Volante, 2016.
• Korkow, John. The Slippery Slope: The High Cost of Varying Standards for Certification and Licensure of Addiction Counselors in the United States, 2. Washington, D.C.: Advances in Addiction and Recovery, 2016.
• Korkow, John. Requested article describing INCASE. In INCASE: The International Coalition of Addiction Educators, Past, Present and , editors Jessica Gleason, 2. Vol. 3, Iss. 3 Washington, D.C.: Advances in Addiction & Recovery, 2015.
• Norris, Debra, Korkow, John, Johnson, Marni, Williams, Mandy, and Merrigan, Mary. Pat; the Veteran Case.

• USD Department of Addiction Counseling and Prevention MA Program Recognized as Second Best in Nation, Best Medical Degrees, 2019
• 15 years service as faculty in School of Health Sciences, USD School of Health Sciences, 2016
• SHS Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, USD School of Health Sciences, 2016
• Best Online Master’s in Substance Abuse Counseling Degree Programs, Online Colleges, 2015
• Top Rated Instructor School of Health Sciences, USD School of Health Sciences, 2015
• NAADAC Speaker's Bureau, NAADAC, 2013

• Korkow, John, Education and the Law-Protecting Yourself, Your University and Your Students. Presented at the NAADAC 2022 Conference, Indianapolis, IN. (October 10, 2022)
• Korkow, John, Education and the Law-Protecting Yourself, Your University and Your Students. Presented at the USD Health Sciences Conference Online, Indianapolis, IN. (March 09, 2022)
• Korkow, John, and Sevening, Diane, NASAC accreditation training for reviewers. Presented at the NASAC training meeting, online. (October 18, 2021)
• Korkow, John, Sevening, Diane, and Kamp, Diana, March to Membership Webinar. Presented at the March to Membership, Webinar. (February 11, 2019)
• Korkow, John, Sevening, Diane, Bowden, Kirk, Reading, Edward, and Michels, Vickie, How to Achieve NASAC Accreditation. Presented at the NAADAC Shoot for the Stars, Houston, TX. (October 08, 2018)
• Korkow, John, Sevening, Diane, and Bowden, Kirk, How to Achieve NASAC Accreditation. Presented at the NAADAC webinar series online, webinar. (March 20, 2018)
• Korkow, John, Discussion of NASAC requirements. Presented at the NAADAC, Denver, Colorado. (September 24, 2017)
• Korkow, John, and Sevening, Diane, Benefits of NASAC Accreditation. Presented at the NAADAC Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado. (September 23, 2017)
• Korkow, John, Osborn, Donald, and Bowden, Kirk, NASAC, a Valuable Option for your Addiction Studies Program . Presented at the NASAC, a Valuable Option for your Addiction Studies Program, Online. (March 31, 2017)
• Korkow, John, Osborn, Donald, and Bowden, Kirk, Why Your School Should Seek NASAC Accreditation. Presented at the NAADAC webinar series online, webinar. (February 13, 2017)
• Korkow, John, and Leader Charge, Leon, The Intersection of Wellbriety and SBIRT. Presented at the National Indian Health Board, Webinar. (May 16, 2016)
• Korkow, John, and , The Intersection of SBIRT and Wellbriety. Presented at the Leading The Way, Washington, D.C.. (October 17, 2015)
• Korkow, John, and , Issues and Answers About Certification and Licensure. Presented at the Leading The Way, Los Angeles, California, USA. (April 18, 2015)
• Korkow, John, and , The Intersection of SBIRT and Wellbriety. Presented at the Leading The Way, Los Angeles, California, USA. (April 18, 2015)
• Korkow, John, Education and the Law-Protecting Yourself, Your University and Your Students. Presented at the CAADE Leads the Way, Reno, Nevada. (April 19, 2013)
• Korkow, John, Education and the Law: Protecting Yourself, Your University and Your students. Presented at the Leading the Way, Indianapolis, Indiana. (August 13, 2012)
• Korkow, John, Education and the Law: Protecting Yourself, Your University and Your Students. Presented at the NCAD 2011, San Diego, CA. (September 19, 2011)
• Sevening, Diane, and Korkow, John, The path from a standard on-campus program to full online delivery of an entire Bachelor's degree & Master's degree: University of South Dakota Department of Alcohol & Drug Studies. Presented at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington, DC. (September 09, 2010)
• Korkow, John, The Path from a Standard On-Campus program to Full Online Delivery of an Entire Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree: University of South Dakota Department of Alcohol and Drug Studies. Presented at the NCAD 2010 Conference, Washington, D.C.. (September 09, 2010)
• Korkow, John, Native Americans and College Success. Presented at the Aspire Conference, Spearfish, SD. (October 02, 2009)
• Korkow, John, , Sioux Falls, SD. (January 2009)