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The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is a leader in social work and nursing education and research. The school integrates the science of social work with real-world practice to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities and advance social and economic justice on a local, national and global scale.
Experts (140)
Julie Cederbaum
Associate Professor of Social Work
Dr. Cederbaum focuses on family process, childhood adversity, and reproductive and behavioral health risk prevention.
Childhood Adversity Parenting Parent-child communication
Alice Cepeda
Associate Professor of Social Work
Dr. Cepeda focuses on the social epidemiology of drug use and the related health risk behaviors affecting urban Mexican-origin populations.
Urban Affairs HIV and AIDS Drug Use and Abuse Social Work Social Work Education Latino Communities Mental Health
Iris Chi
Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Dr. Frances Wu Chair for Chinese Elderly Professor of Social Work
Expert in elderly health and gerontology, and currently directs the China Program
Aging Gerontology China Caregiving Behavioral Health Mental Illness Elder Care Suicide Health and Social
Ruth Cislowski
Southern California Regional Director Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education Virtual Academic Center
Clinical Associate Professor focused on field practicum and methods as well as principles of leadership and management.
Social Work Social Work Education Grant Writing Community Outreach Program Development
John Clapp
Professor of Social Work
Internationally recognized researcher and expert on alcohol problem prevention.
Alcohol Addiction Social Science Methodology Public Health Social Work Substance Abuse Research Management Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology and Prevention Systems Science
Robynn Cox
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Dr. Cox focuses on understanding the social and economic consequences of mass incarceration.
Consequences of Mass Incarceration Mass Incarceration Social Inequality Social Work Education Social Work Economics Race and Class Inequalities
Tory Cox
Associate Director VAC Field Education Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education
Dr. Cox is an expert in maximizing leadership opportunities for emerging social work innovators.
Organizational Change and Leadership Child Abuse Crisis Intervention Bullying Suicide Prevention Social Innovation Virtual Learning Higher Education Administration Change Management
Jordan Davis
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Professor Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Kerry Doyle
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education Virtual Academic Center
Clinical Assistant Professor focused on assessment, treatment, quality assurance monitoring, judicial and school settings.
Family Relationships Mood Disorders Judicial Settings Social Work Education Social Work Schools Children, Youth, and Families Anxiety Disorder
Maria Duggan
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor focused on psychiatric and mental health provision for adults, including dual diagnosis and dementia.
Social Services Social Work Education Adults and Healthy Aging Outpatient Programming Emergency Psychiatric Services Geriatric Care Social Work Psychotherapy
Industry Experience (10)
- Education/Learning
- Elder Care
- Health and Wellness
- Health Care - Services
- Mental Health Care
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Program Development
- Public Policy
- Research
- Social Services