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Qusay S. Hussein, MSSW, PhD (Candidate)
Education
2027 Expected
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
2017
Master of Science in Social Work
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
2015
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Refugees and refugees with disabilities; advocacy for inclusive policies and accessible services in countries of forced resettlement. The primary objectives of my research are: 1) to elicit their first-hand narratives and analyze them to uncover their experiences and needs, 2) to articulate the issues that surround this growing community and 3) to advocate for inclusive polices and accessible services in countries of resettlement.
1/2023 – 6/2023
Austin, Texas
Doctoral Student
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
Arab Refugee with Physical Disabilities: An Exploration of Barriers within the Resettlement Process
Role: Project Lead, Lailea Noel, Advisor
Responsibilities: collect data, thematic analysis, outline research procedures
9/2023 – 3/2023
Austin, Texas
Doctoral Student
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
How Smoke Can Cause Anxiety
Role: Project Lead
Responsibility: reviewing secondary international health data