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Many Hats of Supervision Set for South Padre
The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors have approved the Texas State School of Social Work to offer The Many Hats of Supervision to prospective board-approved supervisors.
Learn more about Many Hats and Registration here.
| The School of Social Work Social work has been a part of Texas State's curriculum since the Department of Sociology first offered a social work course in 1975. Initially, social work was a curriculum sequence in the sociology major, but it later became an academic minor, and finally an academic major. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) was first accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in 1978, an accreditation that was reaffirmed in 1985, 1992, 2000, and 2004. The Department of Social Work was organized in 1995 and joined the College of Health Professions. It was designated a School in 2001. |  |
| The Purpose, Mission, and Vision of the School of Social Work Through an educational program which is consistent with the standards approved by the Council on Social Work Education, the Texas State University-San Marcos School of Social Work graduates 1) BSW students who are well prepared for professional entry-level generalist social work practice, and 2) MSW students who are equipped for advanced, specialized practice (in the generalist model) in either direct practice or administration. The School of Social Work at Texas State University-San Marcos aims to educate skilled, competent social workers prepared to practice in a dynamic, diverse social environment. The School prepares social workers who can effectively and ethically lead human service efforts to enhance human well-being and productivity, help alleviate poverty, and strengthen social justice. The School aims to create and refine useful intervention technologies while enhancing services, especially for people who are disadvanteged and often forgotten. The School of Social Work at Texas State is committed to empowering our students and faculty to be ethical leaders, skilled in both creative and critical thinking who will be at the forefront of creating positive change and improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. | |
NEW FACULTY MEMBERS:
Dr. Ted WatkinsProfessor Emeritus
Dr. Ted Watkins, LCSW, Professor Emeritus, received his DSW from University of Pennsylvania. He has a long background in working with family counseling. Dr. Watkins, who taught at University of Texas-Arlington for many years, served Texas State School of Social Work as both BSW Coordinator and MSW Coordinator. He is still involved in teaching and consultation with the School.
 Dr. Christine Norton Assistant Professor Christine Lynn Norton, Ph.D., LCSW, Assistant Professor, received her Master of Arts in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago and her Master of Science in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She earned her PhD in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2007. She has over 15 years experience working with high-risk youth in a variety of settings including therapeutic wilderness programs, juvenile justice, schools and mentoring organizations. She has taught as adjunct faculty at The University of Denver, Prescott College, and Naropa University. Her areas of practice and research experience and interest are in adolescent development, treatment and empowerment; wilderness and adventure therapy; youth mentoring; juvenile justice, alternative sentencing and restorative justice; experiential education; and international social work. |
 Dr. Amy Russell Assistant Professor |
 Dr. Betsy Wisner Assistant Professor |