Maribel Lopez
Online Bilingual Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Lopez earned an Ed. D, from National Louis University in Chicago. Doctoral studies; Latinas in Higher Education; in collaboration, designed a performance to show the findings of the research in a theatrical format. She received her Master’s degree in Social work at University of Illinois at Chicago. Concentration in Children and Families. She has experience working with children, families, individuals, couples and youth counseling. Dr. Lopez is engaged in community education on women empowerment, early childhood education, substance abuse and domestic violence. Dr. Lopez co-founded Latina Child Care Providers In Action, LCCPIA in 1998; a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster economic development in the Latina community.
Research Interests
- Latinas in Higher Education
- Bilingual Education
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses
- SOWK 305 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Fall 2018)
Graduate Courses
- SOWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Fall 2018)]
- SOWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Fall 2018) - MSW Bilingual Online Program