Social Work Student Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate & Graduate Student Learning Outcomes
All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their level of proficiency with the competencies that comprise the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education. These competencies are dimensions of social work practice that all social workers are expected to become proficient in during their professional training. A measurement benchmark is set by the social work programs for each competency. An assessment score at or above that benchmark is considered by the program to represent proficiency of that particular competency.
Social Work, B.S. Student Learning Outcomes
- Assessment Plans
A summary of the program’s assessment plan, which includes updated assessment measures designed with more rigor, as well as a summary of the percentage of students demonstrating proficiency at the desired program level is provided on form AS 4(B).
- Student Learning Outcomes
A snapshot of these competencies, the target “benchmark” for the percentage of students demonstrating proficiency, and the actual percentage of students demonstrating proficiency is provided below.
Student Learning Outcomes
Competency Target Benchmark Percentage Demonstrating Proficiency 2019–2020 Percent Attaining 2020–2021 Percent Attaining* 2021–2022 Percent Attaining 2022–2023 Percent Attaining 2023-2024 Percent Attaining Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 90% 97% 79% 92% 93% 96% Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice 90% 92% 94% 94% 98% 100% Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 90% 94% 94% 94% 97% 100% Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 85% 82% 87% 88% 97% 93% Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 85% 84% 89% 95% 100% 97% Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 92% 90% 95% 98% 98% Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 85% 87% 95% 96% 96% Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 85% 84% 95% 98% 93% Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 87% 77% 95% 96% 95% *AY2020–2021 occurred in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which impacted the program student performance in unprecedented ways.
Social Work, M.S.W. Student Learning Outcomes
- Specialist Program Year Assessment Data & Resources
The M.S.W. program was established in the fall of 2024 and will provide benchmark data after the completion of the first academic year.
Student Learning Outcomes
Competency Competency Benchmark Percent Attaining Benchmark Met? (Yes/No) Changes Made or Planned Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 90% of students will demonstrate competency inclusive of 2 measures