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Christen Argueta is a Clinical Associate Professor and Online MSW Program Director at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, Baylor University. She holds an MSW and BS in Forensic Science from Baylor. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, her expertise spans Child Welfare, Counseling with Families, Crisis Intervention, and Technology in Social Work Education. She has been adjunct faculty since 2008 and full-time since 2015, contributing to Texas’ prevention programs and hospital crisis management. Her research includes seminal works on clergy misconduct and institutional ethics in religious settings.
Education:
- MSW, Baylor University
- BS in Forensic Science, Baylor University
Research Focus: Christen’s work addresses systemic challenges in social work, particularly within religious institutions and child welfare systems. She advocates for integrating technology into social work training and practice, emphasizing ethical intervention strategies. Her publications explore misconduct dynamics in religious leadership and their societal impacts.
Professional Background: Prior to her full-time role, she worked in child welfare agencies and hospital settings. As Program Director, she oversees the Online MSW Program, expanding access to social work education. Her career reflects a commitment to bridging clinical practice and academic innovation.
Labs/Teams: Central to her role at the Houston Extension and now the Online Program, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance social work education and technology applications.
