Dr. Michal Sela Amit

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michal Sela-Amit is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She specializes in child, youth, and family social work along with arts expressive practices in social work. A dedicated educator, Sela-Amit instructs students in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, teaching both on-campus and online courses. Her teaching focuses on clinical theory and practice, human behavior, foundational practices, domestic violence, professional self-care, and social justice. In addition to her teaching role, Michal's expertise includes family therapy, group work, and trauma-informed care. She is affiliated with the International Association of Social Work with Groups and the USC Center for Music, Brain, and Society, engaging in arts-based research related to social work. Sela-Amit is committed to making a positive impact in education and research as well as in social work practice with youth, adults, and families.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Faculty Award

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Certificate of Merit

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.