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The information presented here on CaliforniaSocialWorkEDU.org took hundreds of hours to gather. It’s no secret that California needs bright, motivated, and qualified social workers. To help bridge this gap, we aim to deliver the most up-to-date and accurate information so that prospective social workers can make the best decisions regarding their professional future. The data we offer here comes from the most reputable sources, sometimes from the colleges that teach these programs directly.
The fabric of social work continues to change, though. As different communities require different kinds of support, social workers need to stay connected to understand shifts in the field. We consider CaliforniaSocialWorkEDU.org to be the best place for you to begin your journey into social work education, training, and licensing.
Contributing Writer
Alyssa Middleton
Alyssa Middleton earned her PhD in Social Work from the University of Louisville. Her area of focus was pediatric psychosocial oncology. As an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, she has taught the following undergraduate courses: Practicum Seminar Lab I and II and Generalist Practice III: Family and Groups. In the MSSW program, she has taught Advanced Research Practice I and II, Program Evaluation in Social Work, and Psychosocial Practice in Oncology II: Community Approaches to Promote Health Equity. A summary of her research can be found at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alyssa-Middleton/research
Dr. Isabella Cruz, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Isabella Cruz, PhD, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 18 years of experience serving California communities. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and her PhD in Social Welfare from UCLA. Dr. Cruz has supervised MSW field placements, worked in child welfare, community mental health, and family services across Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area, and is passionate about helping the next generation of social workers navigate programs, licensure, and meaningful careers in the Golden State.