BSW Program Director

EDUCATION         
University of Tennessee
Ph.D. Social Work
Major: Social work research and practice 
Dissertation:  Rural and urban differences in people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers: social support, types of need, and caregiver burden

Florida State University
Masters of Social Work
Major:  Direct/Clinical Practice.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Major: Social Work, Minor: Gerontology (Certificate in Gerontology).
 
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS    
Jacksonville State University
Professor and BSW Program Director
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Jacksonville, AL  36265
July 2012 - Current

Jacksonville State University
Professor
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Jacksonville, AL  36265
October 2011 - Current

Jacksonville State University
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Jacksonville, AL  36265
October 2005 – October 2011

Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Jacksonville, AL  36265
August 1999 – october 2005
 
COURSES TAUGHT AT JSU
SW 330 Introduction to Social Work
SW 332 Social Policy and Services
SW 370/SY370 Aging and Human Development
SW 371/SY371 Perspectives on Death and Dying 
SW 335 Social Work and Health Care
SW300m Interpersonal Skills and Human Relationships
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Independent Practitioner
Knoxville, TN  37919
July 1997 - August 1999

Covenant HomeCare/Hospice
Social Services Coordinator
Knoxville, TN 37923
March 1993 - July 1997

AIDS Response Knoxville
Director of Client Services
Knoxville, TN 37919
August 1992 - March 1993

University of Tennessee, College of Social Work
Graduate Research Assistant
Knoxville, TN 37996
August 1989 - May 1992

University of Tennessee Home Health and Hospice
Medical Social Worker
Knoxville, TN  37920
August 1987 - August 1989

University of Tennessee Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Recreation Therapist
Knoxville, TN  37920
May 1987 - May 1988      
 
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 
1. National Association of Social Workers, member, 1986 -
2. Baccalaureate Program Directors (BPD), member, 1999 –
 
ADDITIONAL LINKS TO DR. NEWTON'S INFORMATION
1. Professional Presentations
2. Publications and Research Activities
3. Professional Reports and Contracts
4. Service Activities
5. Awards and Recognition