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. Course work 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. The content builds on the School Social Work I course content provided in SOCW 678. Topics include Major Issues in American Schools; Student Rights and Control of Behavior; Violence in Schools; Children with Disabilities; Child Abuse; Home Visit Safety; Target Groups of Children; Securing Equal Educational Opportunity: Language, Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation. This course is designed to be part of the preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee.