Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes - MSW 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 M5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
MSW Program, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas
Webpage last updated on June 29, 2023
Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Ethical Dilemma Case Study (SW 710) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Solidarity Action Project (SW 708) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Social Justice Arts Collective (SW 755) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Research–informed Practice Paper (SW 740) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
Instrument 2: Policy Brief (SW 720) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
Instrument 2: Telehealth Role Play – Engagement with an Individual (SW 710) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Organizational Assessment (SW 710) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Engaging in Community Change Strategies (SW 711) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Generalist Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Tracking Your Professional Growth (SW 711) | Average score of 3.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 0 to 4. |
Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Assessment Data Collected on: 05/23
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments | Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options (n=73) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: Lawrence (n=31) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: Edwards (n=42) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 93% | 100% | 88% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 93% | 100% | 88% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 90% | 83% | 95% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 84% | 90% | 81% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 86% | 91% | 82% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 91% | 97% | 88% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 92% | 98% | 87% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 95% | 97% | 94% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 93% | 97% | 91% |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan
Area of Specialized Practice: Clinical Practice
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Case Presentation (SW 885) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Case Presentation (SW 885) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Case Formulation (SW 811) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Independent Learning Project & Reflective Paper (SW 885) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Case Formulation (SW 811) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Engagement Role Play (SW 810) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Biopsychosocial Assessment-Diagnostic Case Study (SW 863) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Case Formulation (SW 811) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Clinical Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Case Formulation (SW 811) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Area of Specialized Practice: Clinical Practice
Assessment Data Collected on: 05/23
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments | Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options (n=164) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: Lawrence (n=57) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: Edwards (n=88) | Program Option 3 Outcomes: Pittsburg (n=19) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 98% | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 94% | 98% | 92% | 98% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 97% | 99% | 98% | 95% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 94% | 99% | 91% | 95% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 96% | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 95% | 91% | 96% | 100% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 95% | 99% | 93% | 90% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 92% | 99% | 88% | 98% |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan
Area of Specialized Practice: Macro Practice
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Leadership Vision (SW 843) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Social Problem Analysis + Application of Advanced Policy Analysis Framework (SW 841) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Problem Statement & Population Analysis (SW 840) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Presentation of Evidence (SW 840) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Policy Briefing (SW 841) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Advocacy Message Box (SW 846) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Social Problem Analysis + Application of Advanced Policy Analysis Framework (SW 841) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Power Analysis (SW 846) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Macro Practicum Evaluation | Average score of 4.0 or higher across all criterion, rated on a scale from 1 to 5. | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Summary Evaluation Plan & Key Measures (SW 842) | 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 4 |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Area of Specialized Practice: Macro Practice
Assessment Data Collected on: 05/23
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments | Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options (n=14) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: Lawrence (n=5) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: Edwards (n=9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 92% | 100% | 86% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 96% | 100% | 93% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 92% | 100% | 86% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Organizations and Communities | 80% | 75% | 91% | 62% |
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations and Communities | 80% | 84% | 100% | 69% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Organizations and Communities | 80% | 87% | 100% | 57% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations and Communities | 80% | 100% | 100% | 100% |