Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes - BSW Program
The report below is based on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Commission on Accreditation (COA)
Department of Social Work Accreditation (DOSWA)
Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work Program Accreditation
2022 EPAS
Form AS B5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
BSW Program, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas
Assessment data submitted to CSWE on August 1, 2025
Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Case Analysis of Ethical Dilemma | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 1-1 and 1-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Solidarity Action for Human Rights Project | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 2-1 and 2-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Social Justice Arts Collective | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 3-1 and 3-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Quantitative and Qualitative Article Critiques | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 4-1 and 4-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Policy Brief | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 5-1 and 5-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Video Demonstrations | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 6-1 and 6-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Assessment | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 7-1 and 7-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Applying Change Strategies to Resolve “Problems in Living” | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Tracking Your Professional Growth | Students must score 3.0 or higher on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations | Students must earn average score of 4.0 or higher across criterion 9-1 and 9-2, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. |
Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Assessment Data Collected on August 2024 - May 2025
Assessment data submitted to CSWE on August 1, 2025
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments | Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options (n=61) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: lawrence, ks (n=42) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: overland park, ks (n=19) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 97% | 96% | 97% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 94% | 93% | 94% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 97% | 93% | 100% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 93% | 89% | 96% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 82% | 75% | 88% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 95% | 93% | 97% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 94% | 95% | 91% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 95% | 92% | 97% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 95% | 92% | 97% |