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Sherinah Saasa

Social Work, School of Social Work, Dean's Office

2173 JFSB - Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602

Biography

Dr. Sherinah Saasa is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Brigham Young University and a licensed therapist in private practice, with over a decade of experience in mental and behavioral health. She earned her bachelor’s degree from BYU-Idaho, her master’s degree from BYU, and her doctoral degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Saasa’s research focuses on addressing inequality and poverty while promoting the mental health and well-being of underprivileged and vulnerable children in sub-Saharan Africa. Her research also examines exclusionary mechanisms that contribute to socio-economic and health disparities among Black immigrants in the United States.

Research Interests

Intersection and impact of poverty, education inequality and mental health among marginalized children and adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa.

African immigrant adjustment and mental health in the United States

Teaching Interests

Social Work Practice with Children & Adolescents
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Direct Clinical Practice Skills
Introduction to Social Work

Education

  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work , , The University of Georgia (2018)
  • Master of Social Work, , Brigham Young University (2013)
  • Bachelor of Science, Social Work , Brigham Young University (2010)
  • Associate of Science, Social Work , Mulungushi University (2005)

Courses Taught