Dr. Michelle Talley

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Biography

Michelle Talley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a primary focus on working with youth and families in relation to Public Child Welfare. Her areas of interest include child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and children and families affected by substance use. Ms. Talley has substantial experience as a mental health clinician, dealing with children impacted by abuse and neglect within the family unit. She is also adept in addressing issues stemming from domestic violence, substance use, education, attachment, and the adverse effects of poverty and mental health issues on family dynamics. Additionally, Ms. Talley has served as an adoption social worker for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, concentrating on locating families and individuals interested in providing permanent homes for children in the Child Welfare system.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.