SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK

LICENSURE

 

The Social Work Program, in collaboration with the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, has been approved by the Tennessee Deprtment of Education to recommend individuals for licensure as school social workers whenthe following requirements have been met:

 

1.    graduation from a CSWE accredited social work program;

2.    completion of Social Work 375  Social Work in the School Setting;*

3.    completion of Human Learning 325  Educational Psychology or Teacher Education

       716  Growth and Development in School Age Students (9-12);

4.    completion of Special Education 300 (500) Exceptional Child;*

5.    completion of Educational Studies 450 (650)  The School, the Teacher, and the Law;*

6.    completion of Social Work 490 Social Work Field Instruction* (in a school setting),

       OR one year successful postgraduate experience as a school social worker or family and

       children social worker may substitute;

7.    recommendation from the UT Martin Social Work Program; and

8.    recommendation from the UT Martin College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

 

 

For applications, you can access the link below or contact the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice Office at (731) 881-7520.  (*Students must receive a grade of "C" or above to successfully complete courses.)

 

Application for Students Interested in School Social Work Licensure