Dr. Juan Araque

Instructor

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Biography

Juan Araque has over 20 years of experience in leadership and management within education, community development, diversity, violence prevention, and positive youth development. His research interests focus on designing systems that support positive child and adolescent development, as well as fostering robust child-adult-community relationships. Araque's expertise encompasses leadership, management, and social policy across public and not-for-profit sectors, with special emphasis on initiatives such as the Opioid Reduction Network and Trauma-Resiliency-Informed interventions. He actively engages in providing educational support and is affiliated with various organizations related to social work and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles

Juan Araque teaches various aspects of social work while focusing on leadership and community development.

Awards

#2014

Congressional Recognition

2014-01-01
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Providing Exceptional Educational Support

2014-01-01
#2012

Corporate Champion Award

2012-01-01
#2009

WESTOP Association Estrella Education Award

2009-01-01

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.