Dr. Danielle Brown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Danielle Brown is an Associate Teaching Professor specializing in social work and practicum education. She has been a faculty member since 2011, teaching courses that cover practice, human behavior, mental health, grief, and loss. Currently, she serves as a clinical supervisor at the Trauma Recovery Center (TRC@USC). Her area of expertise includes grief, bereavement, psychodynamic theory, EMDR therapy, and trauma-informed care. Additionally, she has industry experience in mental health care, training development, and substance abuse recovery. Brown holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she also completed her Master of Arts (MA). She earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Research Interests

Trauma Mental Health Care Interpersonal Neurobiology EMDR Therapy Dance/Movement Therapy Psychotherapy Substance Abuse Recovery Trauma-Informed Care

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.