Dr. Sarah Caliboso Soto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Caliboso-Soto is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Assistant Director of Clinical Programs at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She specializes in practicum education and teaches courses related to research, policy, and diversity both on-campus and through the Virtual Academic Center. Her areas of expertise include telebehavioral health, mental health, clinical supervision, and crisis management interventions. Sarah has extensive industry experience in community outreach, collaboration within educational settings, and program development. She holds an EdD from the University of Southern California, an MSW from California State University, Long Beach, and a BA from the University of California, San Diego. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the field, earning accolades such as the Heart of Social Work Award in 2012 and a Certificate for Outstanding Service from USC School of Social Work in 2022.

Research Interests

Awards

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Heart of Social Work Award

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Certificate for Outstanding Service

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.