Student Learning Outcomes
The program conducts ongoing assessment of student outcomes across program options at both the course level and the program level for all identified competencies at the generalist and specialized levels of practice. Multidimensional assessment occurs in each course and behavior assessment occurs in the field placement. Assessment of competence is conducted by faculty teaching the courses, the field placement supervisor, and the field liaison. Other aspects of our program are assessed utilizing a variety of methods including, but not limited to, student satisfaction surveys, community partner satisfaction surveys, focus groups and internal faculty assessment.
Council on Social Work Education Form AS 4(M) Master's Social Work Program Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Form AS 4(M)
A form required for Reaffirmation, Candidacy, and ongoing compliance per AS 4.0.3.
Submitting Form AS 4 for Reaffirmation Self-Study & Candidacy Benchmarks
This form is used to assist the Commission on Accreditation in the evaluation of the program’s compliance with the accreditation standard below:
4.0.3: The program uses Form AS 4(B) and/or Form AS 4(M) to report its most recent assessment outcomes for each program option to constituents and the public on its website and routinely up-dates (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
All programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA) are required to measure and report student learning outcomes. All students are assessed using a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and any additional competencies programs may choose to add. These holistic competencies reflect the dimensions (knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive & affective processes) of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional training.
Programs determine a percentage-based benchmark for each competency and determine an outcome-measure benchmark (minimum score) for each measure. The competency benchmark (which can differ for each competency) represents the minimum percent of students the program expects to have achieved the outcome measure benchmarks in both/all measures for each of the nine competencies. The program then determines the percentage of students that attained each outcome measure (e.g., minimum score or higher), and aggregates the percentages for both/all measures together to obtain the percentage of students demonstrating competence inclusive of two (2) or more measures. The result of aggregating both/all outcome measure percentages provides the percentage of students achieving the competency benchmark. An aggregated percentage at or above the competency benchmark is considered achievement of that competency. If the program has more than one program option, the program must report data for each program option, and also an aggregate of all program options combined to determine an overall percentage of students across all program options achieving the competency benchmark.
Posting Form AS 4 for Ongoing Compliance with AS 4.0.3
Per the requirement of CSWE COA’s recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs must post this form publicly on its website and routinely up-date (minimally every 2 years) its findings. Upon request, programs must provide CSWE with the weblink to the published form on the program’s website where it is accessible to the public. Data presented on the form must be collected within 2 years of today’s date at all times.
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan | Generalist Practice
All students are assessed using a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education and any additional competencies programs may choose to add. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number measures included in the data presented.
In accordance with Accreditation Standard of the Council on Social Work Accreditation (CSWE), the program provides summary data and outcomes for the assessment of each of the competencies, identifying the percentage of students achieving each benchmark.
Assessment Measure #1: Generalist Practice Key Assignment
| Assessment | Result/Answer |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed | S, CA |
| When/where students are assessed | Spring 2024 Generalist Practice key assignment |
| Who assessed student competence | Generalist practice professor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 (plus program added competency #10) | 2.5 out of 4 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 85% |
Assessment Measure #2: Field Instruction Evaluation
| Assessment | Result/Answer |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed | S, CA |
| When/where students are assessed | Spring 2024 Field Instruction Evaluation |
| Who assessed student competence | Field Instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | 2.5 out of 4 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 85% |
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan | Specialized Practice
Students are assessed using a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education and any additional competencies programs may choose to add, that reflect the area of specialized practice. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number of areas of specialized practice and each measure included in the data presented.
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Direct Clinical Practice
Assessment Measure #1: Capstone
| Assessment | Result/Answer |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed | S,CA |
| When/where students are assessed | Spring 2024 Specialized Practice Capstone |
| Who assessed student competence | Specialized Practice Professor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | 2.5 out of 4 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 85% |
Assessment Measure #2: Field Evaluation
| Assessment | Result/Answer |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed |
S, CA |
| When/where students are assessed | Spring 2024 Spring Field Instruction Evaluation |
| Who assessed student competence | Field Instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | 2.5 out of 4 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 85% |
Area of Specialized Practice #2: Direct Community Practice
Assessment Measure #1: Capstone
| Assessment | Result/Answer |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed | S,CA |
| When/where students are assessed | Spring 2024 Specialized Practice Capstone |
| Who assessed student competence | Specialized Practice Professor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | 2.5 out of 4 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 85% |
Assessment Measure #2: Field Evaluation
| Assessment | Result/Answer |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed |
S, CA |
| When/where students are assessed | Spring 2024 Spring Field Instruction Evaluation |
| Who assessed student competence | Field Instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | 2.5 out of 4 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 85% |
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2023-2024)
Program Option #1: On Ground
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Area of Specialized Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Generalist Practice (n=13) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Area of Specialized Practice #1 Direct Clinical Practice (n=21) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Area of Specialized Practice #2 Direct Community (n=0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior |
85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) |
85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 81% | 90% | N/A |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 79% | 85% | N/A |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic and Environmental Justice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 79% | 80% | N/A |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 78% | 78% | N/A |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 75% | 77% | N/A |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 80% | 88% | N/A |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 82% | 84% | N/A |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 79% | 88% | N/A |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 76% | 82% | N/A |
| Competency 10: Integrate Levels of Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities (program added competency) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 81% | 82% | N/A |
Program Option #2: Online
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Area of Specialized Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Generalist Practice (n=28) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Area of Specialized Practice #1 Direct Clinical (n=36) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Area of Specialized Practice #2 Direct Community (n=4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 86% | 93% | 94% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 86% | 93% | 91% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic and Environmental Justice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 83% | 91% | 86% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 81% | 89% | 84% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 81% | 88% | 86% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 86% | 96% | 88% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 84% | 94% | 88% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 84% | 93% | 84% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 84% | 91% | 84% |
| Competency 10: Integrate Levels of Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities (program added competency) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 85% | 91% | 89% |
Overall Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (Aggregate Findings for all Students from All Program Options Combined)
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year 2023-2024
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Area of Specialized Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Generalist Practice (n=41) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Area of Specialized Practice #1 Direct Clinical (n=57) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark: Area of Specialized Practice #2 Direct Community (n=4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 84% | 92% | 94% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 84% | 90% | 91% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic and Environmental Justice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 82% | 87% | 86% |
| Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 80% | 85% | 84% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 79% | 84% | 86% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 85% | 93% | 88% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 83% | 90% | 88% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 82% | 91% | 84% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 81% | 88% | 84% |
| Competency 10: Integrate Levels of Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities (program added competency) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (2.5 out of 4) | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures (3 out of 4) | 84% | 87% | 89% |