Education
MSW, Ball State University
BSW, Ball State University
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jess Hoffman has many years of practice experience in both inpatient and outpatient social work. She has nine years at the Youth Opportunity Center in Muncie, Indiana, in various roles. She has worked with sexually maladaptive youth, youth and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Professor Hoffman has excellent teaching experience, having taught multiple classes for Ball State’s Department of Social Work over the years. She also has advanced training in EMDR, trauma-informed care, group work, sexually maladaptive youth treatment, clinical de-escalation techniques, and clinical supervision. Professor Hoffman teaches undergraduate and graduate social work courses.
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Critical Thinking and Writing for Social Work Professionals |
SOCW 240.800 |
Summer Session 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2 |
SOCW 325.801 |
Summer Session 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Clinical Social Work with Groups |
SOCW 615.02 |
Summer Session 2026 |
Graduate |
3 |
Lecture |