Sasha Hazen Aaronson, MSW,MPA
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Professor Aaronson has served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University, Barry University, Simmons University and Fordham over her twelve years of teaching social work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her professional interests focus on social and economic justice, oppression and discrimination, community organizing and political/legislative advocacy. Professor Aaronson’s practice experience includes eight years of clinical practice in the child welfare system and eight years working in education reform, program development and management and volunteer service with City Year Miami. Professor Aaronson’s professional affiliations include the National Association of Social Workers and the Council on Social Work Education.
Degrees & Certifications
- DSW Student, University of Kentucky (expected graduation 2024)
- A.B.D. Ph.D. Social Work, Barry University, 2017
- MPA, Barry University, 2015
- Certificate; Suicide Risk Assessment, QPR Institute, 2013
- Certificate; Child Development, Harvard-McLean, 2012
- MSW, Barry University, 2006
- BA, sociology, University of Massachusetts, 2001
Teaching Responsibilities
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment I & II
- Contemporary Social Welfare Policy
- Advocacy and Social Action for Social Workers
- Advanced Integrated Policy Practice
- Advanced Generalist Practice
- Introduction to Generalist Practice
- Integrated Specialized Practice I & II
- Social work with Children & Families
Research Interests
- Sexuality, masculinity and colonialism in the West Indies
- The phenomenon of the Jamaican Gigolo
- Political Social Work