Dr. Karen Wollemborg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karen Wollemborg is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington. Her professional interests lie in child and adolescent mental health, school-based mental health, and family engagement. Wollemborg began her career as a licensed clinical social worker, providing outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents. With years of community-based work with families, she transitioned to school-based mental health, where she served as a clinician and consultant for on-site mental health programs in schools. In her role as a clinician, she has also been a field instructor for MSW students. With a growing interest in field education, Wollemborg became a field advisor and adjunct lecturer for Field Education in the departments of Columbia School of Social Work and the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, New York City. She focuses on preparing students for the profession by connecting academic knowledge with field experience and acting as a liaison between students, schools, and agencies.

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.