Description
This course examines schools as social institutions whose primary function serves to educate and socialize children into American society and the role of the social worker in such a setting. This course provides an introduction to the types of students School Social Workers serve and the relevant issues faced by American school-aged children. Special attention given to uncovering parallels between social work and education values and responsibilities, and the process of incorporating social work values into a school setting. Social work with special populations, including racial, cultural and sexual minorities, is discussed. This course also examines exceptionalities, specific learning disabilities and the role of the social worker in helping students, schools and families adjust to and cope with students with special needs. The content builds on the foundation content provided in SOCW 678. Topics include Major Issues in American Schools; Student Rights and Control of Behavior; Violence In Schools; Children with Disabilities; Target Groups of Children; Securing Equal Educational Opportunity: Language, Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation. This course is designed to be part of the course requirements for preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee.
Credits
3
Lab Fee
Lab Fee 04 ($30)
Terms Offered
SUMMER
Prerequisites