Dr. Bonnie Olsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bonnie Olsen, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience as a geropsychologist, working in academic medicine for 17 years. She provides mental health support, cognitive assessment, and short-term treatment within a collaborative treatment model alongside primary care physicians. Dr. Olsen has previously served as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Family Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Her involvement includes leading various research grants focusing on elder abuse education and prevention. Notable projects include 'When the Going Gets Tough: Educating Caregivers' and the 'Elder Abuse Forensic Telemedicine Project.' In 2009, she was awarded the Gold Star Award by the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her dedication to humanistic delivery of health care. Dr. Olsen is also a board member at InnovAge and has served as Vice Chair for the Alzheimer's Family Services Center. She is a passionate advocate for elder abuse prevention and has guest lectured on the topic nationwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Keck School of Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

Clinical psychology and geropsychology expertise focusing on elder abuse prevention and interprofessional collaboration.

Awards

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Gold Star Award

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.