Professor
Dr. Sharon E. Moore is professor of social work at the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville. She is the author and co-author of numerous works among which are “Theological and practice issues surrounding domestic violence: How can the African American Church help victims?.”, “Empowering young African American Males for the 21st century: A collaboration between a university and an African American church.”, ”Substance abuse treatment with adolescent African American males: Reality Therapy with an Afrocentric approach.”, “The ABC’s of tenure: What all African American faculty should know” and the texts Dilemmas of Black Faculty at U.S. Predominantly White Institutions: Issues in the Post-Multicultural Era by Mellen Press and Social Work Practice with Culturally Diverse People by Sage. She was awarded a grant to attend a service learning project in Xi’an, China where she taught English as a second language to students at the Xi’an International University and also participated in a study tour of Madrid and Toledo, Spain. She was awarded the Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award by the University Of Louisville for outstanding work in the area of teaching human diversity and she is a national trainer on human diversity issues.
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About Sharon E. Moore
Dr. Sharon E. Moore is professor of social work at the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville. She is the author and co-author of numerous works among which are “Theological and practice issues surrounding domestic violence: How can the African American Church help victims?.”, “Empowering young African American Males for the 21st century: A collaboration between a university and an African American church.”, ”Substance abuse treatment with adolescent African American males: Reality Therapy with an Afrocentric approach.”, “The ABC’s of tenure: What all African American faculty should know” and the texts Dilemmas of Black Faculty at U.S. Predominantly White Institutions: Issues in the Post-Multicultural Era by Mellen Press and Social Work Practice with Culturally Diverse People by Sage. She was awarded a grant to attend a service learning project in Xi’an, China where she taught English as a second language to students at the Xi’an International University and also participated in a study tour of Madrid and Toledo, Spain. She was awarded the Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award by the University Of Louisville for outstanding work in the area of teaching human diversity and she is a national trainer on human diversity issues.
| 2006 - Present | Professor, University of Louisville ‐ Kent School of Social Work | |
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| 2000 - 2006 | Associate Professor -- Member of Graduate Faculty, University of Louisville ‐ Kent School of Social Work | |
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| 1993 - 2000 | Associate Professor, Seton Hill University ‐ Department of Social Work | |
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| 1995 - 1997 | Acting Director and Coordinator of Field Education, Seton Hill University | |
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| 1992 - 1993 | Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky ‐ College of Social Work | |
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| 1989 - 1991 | Academic Advisor, University of Pittsburgh ‐ University Challenge for Excellence Programs | |
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| 1983 - 1989 | Medical Social Worker/Chemical Dependency Counselor, Braddock Medical Center ‐ Social Work Service Department | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
The Black church and community Empowerment, Social Work Practice with African Americans, Caregivers, Self-Care, Black Faculty who teach at Predominantly White Universities (PWIs), Police and the Unarmed Black Male, African American Faculty, The African American Church, Self Care & Social Work Students, and Social Work Practice
Honors and Awards
- 2013 - Showcased in National Association of Social Workers Tribute to Black Social Workers.
- 2008, 2006, 2011-2014 - “Faculty Favorite.” Nominated by students as one who made a difference in their growth and learning. Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Louisville.
- 2007 - Fulbright Senior Specialist by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars Program.
- 2006 - Became the second African American to become a full professor at the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work since the program began in 1939.
- 1998 - Invited to attend the MaGuire Oil and Gas Institute's Oil and Gas Education Initiative, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.2004 - Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award by the University Of Louisville.
- 1996 - Outstanding Citizens Award given by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Federal Executive Board African-American Heritage Month Committee, Pittsburgh, PA.
- 1995 - Invited to attend the Second Summer Workshop for College Faculty sponsored by the Society for Values in Higher Education, Claremont, CA.
- 1981 - Henry Schlesher Social Work Award (Scholarship and Service Award for outstanding academic ability in the Social Work Program and for demonstrating excellence in the application of Social Work skills). Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Courses
- SW 601 -- Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
- SW 610 -- Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
- SW 604 -- Foundation Practice I (Micro)
- SW 605 -- Foundation Practice I (Macro)
- SW 603 -- Human Diversity
- SW 670 -- Foundation Social Work Practicum I
- SW 671 -- Foundation of Social Work Practicum II
| 1992 | Ph. D., University of Pittsburgh ‐ Social Work | |
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| 1983 | M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh ‐ Social Work | |
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| 1981 | B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ‐ Social Work | |
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Contact Information
Sharon E. Moore, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Professor
Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work
214 Oppenheimer Hall
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502.852.0751
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