Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
I am committed to preparing students for research-informed, culturally responsive social work practice. My teaching emphasizes critical thinking, methodological rigor, and the application of research to real-world problems facing communities.
Current Courses (CSUSB)
Social Work Research Methods (SW6011, 6012, 6013, 6014, 3010)
Graduate and undergraduate courses covering research design, data collection, and analysis for social work practice and policy evaluation.
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Social Work Practice with Older Adults (SW5900)
Examines issues facing aging populations and evidence-based interventions for older adults and their families.
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Macro Practice (SW6020)
Focuses on organizational and community-level social work practice, including program development, policy advocacy, and community organizing.
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Study Abroad to China
China's Healthcare Revolution: Tradition Meets Innovation.
Spring 2027 (China South) is now open for registration — see the program page for dates, courses, and how to apply.
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Previous Courses (SDSU, 2009–2021)
- Social Welfare Policy and Program (SW601)
- Generalist Social Work Practice (SW483b)
- Seminar on Social Policy and Aging (SW702)
- Intergenerational Issues (GERO250)
- Organizations & Communities (SW632)
Student Mentorship
I actively mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, serving as:
- Faculty advisor for MSW students at CSUSB
- Thesis committee member for graduate students across departments
- Supervisor for undergraduate research assistants
- Judge for student research symposia (Meeting of Minds, SCCUR)
Recent Student Projects
- Technology capability of adult day services in the US
- Analysis of MSW student research competencies
- GIS mapping of adult day service accessibility
Mandy Giang (left) and Stephanie Camarena (right) presenting their scoping review, “Binaural Beats Stimulation for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases,” at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Teaching Grants
- China's Healthcare Revolution: Tradition Meets Innovation — CSUSB Signature Study Abroad Program ($8,000), 2025
- Peer Research Consultant Program — Office of Student Research, CSUSB ($3,000), 2022–2023
- Service-Learning Fellowship — CSUSB ($2,000), 2021–2022