Fall 2025 - Adjunct Faculty, MTSU Department of Social Work
(EXL) Introduction to Substance Abuse - SW-2750-D01 & D02 (online)
(EXL) Introduction to Substance Abuse - SW-2750-D01 & D02 (online)
(EXL) Introduction to Substance Abuse - SW-2750-D01 & D02 (online)
Provides an overview of issues related to substance abuse. Addresses the role of social workers and other helping professionals, models of addiction, treatment and recovery. Introduces evidence-based intervention strategies and the effects of addiction on family systems and communities.This is a designated EXL course.
Social Policy - SW-3000-D01 (online)
(EXL) Introduction to Substance Abuse - SW-2750-D01 & D02 (online)
(EXL) Introduction to Substance Abuse - SW-2750-D01 & D02 (online)
Emphasis on recurring themes in social welfare policy development processes, historical turning points; societal ethics; causal relationship--social problems, social change, and social welfare policy analytical frameworks for assessing social welfare policy and programs.
Social Policy - a few student submissions of Social Issue in
Homelessness
Mental Health
Homelessness
Over 650,000 Americans face homelessness nightly, with families, children, and veterans among the most vulnerable in this growing national crisis.
Poverty
Mental Health
Homelessness
Nearly 1 in 5 Tennessee children live in poverty, driven by systemic inequities that limit access to education, housing, and healthcare.
Mental Health
Mental Health
One in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness, yet stigma, high costs, and lack of resources keep many from getting the help they need.
Healthcare
The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation yet lags in life expectancy, exposing deep inequalities in access and outcomes.
TN Homeless Laws
TN Homeless Laws
Tennessee’s anti-homeless laws criminalize poverty, imposing fines, jail time, and barriers to housing—policies that deepen hardship instead of offering solutions.
Healthy People
TN Homeless Laws
Healthy People 2030 sets 357 objectives to improve national health, aiming for long-term progress on disease prevention, quality of life, and equitable care.