Dr. Roxana Gates

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roxana Gates, MSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings including medical, mental health, adoption, and geriatrics. She provides behavioral health services including mental health assessments, short-term therapy, and consultation for primary care providers within a collaborative model. Additionally, Roxana is a team member at the interprofessional Geriatric Assessment Clinic at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan and is bilingual, utilizing her bicultural knowledge to enhance her work with the Latino community, particularly monolingual Spanish speakers. Roxana is passionate about helping and provides community services aimed at assisting the homeless and underserved local communities.

Research Interests

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.