Dr. Alison Cole Kelly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alison Cole-Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker and an Assistant Teaching Professor in Practicum Education at the University of Southern California's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She joined the faculty in 2014 as an adjunct lecturer and transitioned to a full-time faculty member in February 2022. Alison earned her Master of Social Work from Columbia University in 2005, following a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin in 2003. Her expertise lies in Practicum Education, Medical Social Work, Pediatrics, and Crisis Intervention, with extensive industry experience in Mental Health Care and Education/Learning Research. She is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes in social work through applied learning experiences.

Research Interests

Practicum Education Medical Social Work Pediatrics Crisis Intervention

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2022-02-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Full-time faculty member focusing on practicum education.

Adjunct Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2022-02-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Part-time faculty role teaching social work courses.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.