Durham
Health & Human Services :: Social Work
SW 813 (01) - School Social Work
School Social Work
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
9
CRN: 53060
CRN: 53060
The course examines the school as a social institution that serves to educate and socialize children into US society and the role of the social worker in the school setting. Readings, activities, and discussions provide practical skills and theory for school social work practice. The course content addresses the history of school social work, integrating social work values into a school setting, systemic needs within school settings, the importance of networking and professional collaboration, and working with diverse and at-risk youth and their families. Students also examine the role of social workers in helping students, schools, and families adjust to and cope with trauma, special education needs, and related topics.
Cross listed with : SW 713.01
Only listed majors in section: SOCIAL WORK, SOCIAL WORK ADV, SOCIAL WORK OL, SOCIAL WRK AD O
Instructors: Stacey Cooper-Jennings
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/21/2025 | 3/14/2025 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |