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Social Work



Dr. Sy’Quon D. Shaw

Assistant Professor, BSW Department, Social Work

Office: Health and Human Services Center, Room 212D
syquon.shaw@morgan.edu

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Education:

DSW, Capella University, School of Public Services and Education, Minneapolis, MN 

MSW University of Maryland, Graduate School of Social Work, Baltimore, Maryland

B.S. Psychology. Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences, Washington, DC

A.A. Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, Virginia

Professional/Research Interests

  •  Exploring mental health challenges and support systems for Black men.
  • Impact of Parental Incarceration on First-Generation College Students
  • Black Barbershops as Safe Spaces for Mental Health Support Among Black Boys and Men
  • First-Generation College Syndrome: Navigating Challenges and Identity
  • Mental Health and College Navigation Among LGBTQ Students
  • Developing safe spaces for Black and Brown boys to challenge stigma and foster understanding that seeking professional help is a sign of strength