Dr. Carrie Lanza

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Biography

Carrie Lanza is an Affiliate Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington's School of Social Work, where she has been a faculty member since her tenure began. With a robust academic background and extensive teaching experience, including eight years teaching in the University of Washington, Bothell's School of Nursing & Health Studies and the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Carrie has developed a strong teaching praxis grounded in critical pedagogy and community engagement. Her teaching focuses on social work history, theory, and practice, emphasizing the social welfare state from a transnational perspective. She has developed and led study abroad programs in Mexico and Spain, integrating contemplative and somatic practices in her pedagogical approach to cultivate resilience in students within a demanding field. Carrie's research interests center around the integration of media arts in social work contexts, exploring historical and contemporary practices, including documentation through photography and other performance arts. She is also a member of 'Womxn Rock: Making Scenes, Building Communities', contributing to projects that address collective grief and hope.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.