Program Assessment

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The College of Social Work engages in ongoing assessment of its academic programs, particularly the two accredited degree programs: the Master of Social Work (MSW) and the Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW).  Curricular assessment methods include student self-efficacy surveys at the time of graduation, longitudinal survey research to assess student professional identity development, surveys of field instructors about student learning outcomes, tracking student competency development using embedded classroom assignments, and measures of competency achievement built into the master's-level comprehensive exam.  Assessment of implicit curriculum is conducted through student feedback surveys upon graduation and at specific College events; through student lunches with the Dean; and through annual student evaluations of field education personnel.

The College of Social Work recently completed a comprehensive assessment of its two accredited programs: the Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW).  The program outcomes report was prepared as one component of the College's reaccreditation process with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  The assessment measures tracked in the report align with the new standards outlined by CSWE, particularly the competencies and practice behaviors identified by CSWE that students should master upon completion of their social work degree program.  To read the report, click the image below: