SOCW 5155 - School Social Work and the Law

(3) Credit Hours

This course provides an orientation to social work practice in the public-school setting. It covers historical, legal, and political developments that affect the modern-day roles and functions of the social worker in the school setting and covers the types of students served, resources and knowledge needed to deliver services and an overview of the public-school system. This course is required for Tennessee state certification as a school social worker. On demand. Admission into the MSW program or department head approval. Credit not allowed in both SOCW 5155 and SOCW 4350.