Dr. Sara Jimenez Mcsweyn

Instructor

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Biography

Sara Jiménez McSweyn is a Senior Lecturer at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, where she teaches clinical practice courses focused on children, youth, and families. She has held lead faculty roles in various required Master of Social Work (MSW) courses and has actively participated in curricular activities related to course development and implementation. Her area of expertise includes work with children, youth, and families, and she has extensive experience in program development in the fields of health and wellness, writing, editing, and research in education and public policy. With over four decades of professional engagement in social work, Sara champions the needs of vulnerable populations and is committed to fostering meaningful educational experiences for her students.

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.