May 04, 2026  
2026-2027 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Western Washington University Catalog
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SWP 550 - Social Work Practice in Schools


This course prepares MSW students for advanced practice in school settings, integrating trauma-responsive, culturally grounded, and evidence-based interventions within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework. Students will learn to assess and intervene with children, adolescents, and families in schools; navigate legal and policy mandates; collaborate across systems; and promote equity and academic achievement for marginalized student populations.

Prerequisites & Notes: SWP 545; Admission into the Master of Social Work Program.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter



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