Outcome Assessment Data

The following outcome assessment data that meets the Council on Social Work Education's 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of 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 master during their professional training. A measurement benchmark is set by the social work programs for each competency.

Bachelor of Science - Generalist Practice

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical And Professional Behavior

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Generalist Practice Summary of Outcomes

  • Timeframe of student competency assessment: August 2024-May 2025
  • Date publicly posted on program's website: Oct. 14, 2026
Competency rates of MSW generalist practice outcomes
Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options

n = (11)

Program Option 1 Outcomes: SCSU Generalist/Foundation

n = (11)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 80% 83.45% 83.45%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 80% 84.48% 84.48%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
80% 79.94% 79.94%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 80% 73.65% 73.65%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 80% 84.99% 84.99%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 80.75% 80.75%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 78.79% 78.79%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 86.15% 86.15%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 76.02% 76.02%

MSW - Generalized Practice

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical And Professional Behavior

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Specialized Practice Summary of Outcomes

  • Timeframe of student competency assessment: August 2024-May 2025
  • Date publicly posted on program's website: Oct. 14, 2026
Competency rates of MSW generalist practice outcomes
Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options

n = (11)

Program Option 1 Outcomes: SCSU Generalist/Foundation

n = (11)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 80% 92.96% 92.96%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 80% 92.35% 92.35%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
80% 80.28% 80.28%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 80% 64.74% 64.74%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 80% 80.63% 80.63%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 85.00% 85.00%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 89.81% 89.81%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 86.15% 86.15%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 81.60% 81.60%

MSW - Specialized Practice

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical And Professional Behavior

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

  • Instrument 1 - Comprehensive Exam: 75%
  • Instrument 2 - Learning Contract Evaluation: 75%
  • Expected level of achievement for competency: 80%

Area of Specialized Practice: Advanced Generalist/Concentration

  • Timeframe of student competency assessment: August 2024-May 2025
  • Date publicly posted on program's website: Oct. 14, 2026
Competency rates of MSW advanced generalist/concentration outcomes
Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options

n = (11)

Program Option 1 Outcomes: SCSU Advanced Generalist/Concentration

n = (11)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 80% 90.82% 90.82%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 80% 82.42% 82.42%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
80% 79.03% 79.03%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 80% 81.28% 81.28%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 80% 76.07% 76.07%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 86.15% 86.15%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 84.90% 84.90%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 81.75% 81.75%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% 78.26% 78.26%