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) | Student Achievement Assessment Summary
MSW 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 | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Applying Social Work Ethical Principles to Resolve Dilemmas (SW 710) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3, and 1-4 | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Theory-informed Solidarity Action Project (SW 708) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 2-1 and 2-2 | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Social Justice Arts Collective (SW 755) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 3-1 and 3-2 | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Research-informed Practice Paper (SW 740) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 4-1 and 4-2 | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Policy Brief (SW 720) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 5-1 and 5-2 | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Telehealth Role Play on Engagement (SW 710) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 6-1 and 6-2 | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Assessment (SW 710) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 7-1 and 7-2 | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Applying Change Strategies to Resolve “Problems in Living” (SW 711) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 8-1 and 8-2 | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Tracking Your Professional Growth (SW 711) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Generalist Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 701) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 9-1 and 9-2 |
Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Assessment data collected on: June 2024 to May 2025
Assessment data submitted to CSWE on August 1, 2025
Note: Program Option 3 (Salina, KS) is taught by Kansas State University – Salina faculty during the generalist year(s); KU has an MOU with Kansas State University – Salina to accept all generalist coursework as transfer credits. Assessment is collected and reported by Kansas State University – Salina.
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments | Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options (n=81) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: Lawrence, KS (n=15) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: Overland Park, KS (n=38) | Program Option 4 Outcomes: Online (n=28) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 96% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 86% | 97% | 74% | 87% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 95% | 97% | 95% | 92% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 87% | 84% | 86% | 90% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 88% | 91% | 79% | 93% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 97% | 93% | 97% | 100% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 98% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 96% | 93% | 96% | 98% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 96% |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan
Area of Specialized Practice: Clinical
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Multilevel Case Study, Part 1 (SW 885) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Multilevel Case Study, Part 2 (SW 885) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on criterion 2-1 | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Multilevel Case Study, Part 3 (SW 885) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3 | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Independent Learning Project (SW 885) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on criterion 4-1 | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Multilevel Case Study, Part 4 (SW 885) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on criterion 5-1 | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Recorded Video Demonstrations [Stage-based Engagement] (SW 810) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3 | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Bio-psycho-social Assessment – Diagnostic Case Study (SW 863) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 7-1 and 7-2 | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Clinical Case Formulation (SW 811) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 8-1 and 8-2 | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups | Instrument 1: Clinical Case Formulation (SW 811) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Clinical Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 801) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 9-1 and 9-2 |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Area of Specialized Practice: Clinical
Assessment data collected on: June 2024 to 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=157) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: Lawrence, KS (n=36) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: Overland Park, KS (n=70) | Program Option 3 Outcomes: Salina, KS (n=6) | Program Option 4: Online (n=45) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 100% | 94% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 97% | 98% | 97% | 100% | 94% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 95% | 98% | 88% | 100% | 94% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 100% | 96% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 95% | 90% | 94% | 100% | 94% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 94% | 90% | 92% | 100% | 96% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 95% | 97% | 95% | 100% | 88% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 95% | 94% | 94% | 100% | 92% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 80% | 93% | 93% | 90% | 100% | 88% |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan
Area of Specialized Practice: Macro
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Ethical Assessment & Intervention in Advanced Macro Practice (SW 846) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Application of Advanced Policy Analysis Framework (SW 841) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 2-1 and 2-2 | ||
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | Instrument 1: Agency Policy Critique (SW 843) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3 | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Message Box (SW 846) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Comparative Policy Analysis (SW 841) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 5-1 and 5-2 | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Message Box (SW 846) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 6-1 and 6-2 | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Social Problem Analysis (SW 841) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 7-1 and 7-2 | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Power Analysis & Reflection (SW 846) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3 | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations and Communities | Instrument 1: Leadership Style Reflection Journal (SW 843) | Students must score a minimum of 3 out of 4 points on a single scale from 0 (No Competence) to 4 (Exceeds Competence) | 80% |
| Instrument 2: Macro Learning Contract & Evaluations (SW 804) | Students must score a minimum of 4 out of 5 points on average across criterion 9-1 and 9-2 |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Area of Specialized Practice: Macro Practice
Assessment data collected on: June 2024 to 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=18) | Program Option 1 Outcomes: Lawrence, KS (n=0) | Program Option 2 Outcomes: Overland Park, KS (n=11) | Program Option 3 Outcomes: Salina, KS (n=0) | Program Option 4 Outcomes: Online (n=7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 96% | N/A | 91% | N/A | 100% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 94% | N/A | 96% | N/A | 93% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 80% | 94% | N/A | 89% | N/A | 100% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 100% | N/A | 100% | N/A | 100% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 90% | N/A | 86% | N/A | 93% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Organizations and Communities | 80% | 92% | N/A | 90% | N/A | 93% |
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations and Communities | 80% | 92% | N/A | 91% | N/A | 93% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Organizations and Communities | 80% | 90% | N/A | 86% | N/A | 93% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations and Communities | 80% | 96% | N/A | 100% | N/A | 93% |