Scott J. Smith

Scott J. Smith is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Oakland University's Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice. He specializes in sexual health, health disparities, and international social work. His research focuses on topics such as religiosity's impact on nonmarital parity, acculturation effects on sexual behavior among Latinas, and HIV/AIDS education outcomes. He teaches courses including Human Behavior and Social Environment, Social Work Internship, and Social Work Seminar series.

Smith's work emphasizes culturally competent social work practices, particularly in border communities and marginalized populations. He has published in journals like Sexuality Research and Social Policy and Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services. His research addresses health equity through interdisciplinary approaches, combining sociology, public health, and social work perspectives.

He is based at Varner Hall, Room 510A in Rochester, MI, and can be reached via email at smith218@oakland.edu.