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Maribel Lopez, Ed.D., MSW

Online Bilingual MSW Assistant Director; Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Maribel López earned her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from National Louis University in Chicago, where her doctoral research focused on Latinas in Higher Education. In collaboration with colleagues, she developed an innovative theatrical performance to present the research findings, bridging scholarship and creative expression. She also holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
With experience in counseling children, families, couples, individuals, and youth, Dr. López integrates academic expertise with hands-on practice. Her work extends beyond clinical settings into the community, where she is actively engaged in education and advocacy on women’s empowerment, early childhood education, substance abuse, and domestic violence.

In 1998, Dr. López co-founded Latina Child Care Providers in Action (LCCPIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic development within the Latina community. Her leadership and vision have empowered countless women to pursue education, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

Research Interests

  • Latinas in higher education
  • Bilingual Education

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses

  • SOWK 305 Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Graduate Courses

  • SOWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
  • SOWK 502 Power, Oppression, Privilege, and Social Justice
  • SOWK 503 Practice Skills with Individuals and Families
  • SOWK 504 Integrated Micro/Mezzo/Macro Theory and Practice
  • SOWK 505 Group Work Practice in Social Work: Micro/Mezzo/Macro