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Social Work



Dr. Paulette Smith

Assistant Professor, DSW Department, Social Work

Office: Health and Human Services Center, Room 535
paulette.smith@morgan.edu

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Education:

DSW - Simmons University

MSW - Morgan State University - Master of Social Work

Master of Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics - University of Maryland, Baltimore

BS - Bowie State University 

Professional/Research Interests

  • Investigating the therapeutic applications of medical cannabis in mental health care;
  • examining cannabis prohibition as a social justice issue within social work curricula; and
  • advancing equity-focused, community-based approaches to wellness, policy reform, and professional education.