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Social Work in Schools (SOWK 587)

Term: 2024-2025 School Year Spring Semester

Faculty

Mr. Jacob R Campbell PhD

I value collaborating and working on problems in person. I go between several sites (e.g., Heritage at Toppenish/Kennewick campuses, Columbia Basin College Campus, and my home office). I adapt my location and schedule to meet the needs of a given week, so my schedule does vary depending on the needs for that week. The following is my general plan for locations:

  • Tuesdays and Saturdays (when we have MSW classes) in Toppenish
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays in Kennewick

I schedule specific times for collaboration with students or other professionals every week, with an open office hour at my two main sites. These times are subject to change, so please check my NOW page for my schedule this week and today. Weekly drop-in sessions are available via Zoom or in-person.

Toppenish Campus
Office: Simpkins Hall, Office 2124
Drop-in: Tuesday’s 10–11 AM

Tri-Cities Regional Site
Office: 2nd Floor Office 4209
Drop-in: Wednesday’s 2–3 PM

Other times available by arrangement, to schedule a specific meeting time, feel free to email me (campbell_j@heritage.edu) or call/text me at (509) 392–1056.

Schedule

Sat, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1/21/2025 - 5/16/2025) Location: TO PETRI 1113

Description

Social work in schools is a unique domain of practice. This course will prepare students to practice ethically in a school context with an understanding of national, state, and local laws and policies that affect decisions. Topics include collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and others; using professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to promote culturally responsive interventions in school settings; and utilizing human, community, and technological resources for more effective practice. The course meets the requirements for obtaining an Education Staff Associate (ESA) with social work endorsement in Washington State. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW program