Student Name: James Smith II Major: Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: IV-E Expected Graduation Year: 2020 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? It was a very easy decision. How nice it would be if all of life’s decisions were this easy. My number one reason in choosing […]
Student Spotlight – Nha Vu
Student Name: Nha Vu Major: Master of Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: Gerontology Student Association, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Stipend Graduation Year: 2018 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? After working as a social work assistant at an Adult Day Health Care and coming to understand the […]
Student Spotlight – Sarah Clingan
Student Name: Sarah Clingan Program: Joint Doctoral Program in Interdisciplinary Resesearch on Substance Use Expected Graduation: 2019 What made you decide to enroll the Joint Doctoral Program in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use? I was finishing my Master’s Degree in psychology at California State University, Long Beach when I received an email stating a new […]
Student Spotlight – Amber McKinney
Student Name: Amber McKinney Expected Graduation: 2018 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I decided I wanted to be a therapist at the age of thirteen, and after spending four years working in therapeutic settings with children, I decided I was ready for my next step in […]
Student Spotlight – Tom Armstrong
Student Name: Tom Armstrong Major: MSW Student Organization Affiliation: Social Action Committee Expected Graduation: 2018 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I decided to apply to SDSU’s MSW program after working with individuals with developmental disabilities. I realized the positive impact I could have on the lives […]
