Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
This form is used to assist the COA in the evaluation of the program’s compliance with the accreditation standards below:
- 4.0.2 – The program provides summary data and outcomes for the assessment of each of its competencies, identifying the percentage of students achieving the benchmark.
- 4.0.4 – The program uses Form AS 4 (B) and/or AS4 (M) to report assessment outcomes to its constituents and the public on its website and routinely up-dates (minimally every 2 years) these posting.
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. An assessment score at or above that benchmark is considered by the program to represent mastery of the particular competency.
COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION • FORM A S 4(B)
(PROGRAM NAME) BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Form AS 4(B): A form required for Reaffirmation, Candidacy, and ongoing compliance per AS 4.0.3.
Submitting Form AS 4 for Reaffirmation Self-Study & Candidacy Benchmarks
This form is used to assist the COA in the evaluation of the program’s compliance with the accreditation standard below:
4.0.3: The program uses Form AS 4(B) and/or Form AS 4(M) to report its most recent assessment outcomes for each program option to constituents
and the public on its website and routinely up-dates (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
All programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) are required to measure and report student learning
outcomes. All students are assessed u sing a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and
Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and any additional competencies programs may choose to add. These holistic competencies reflect the dimensions
(knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive & affective processes) of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional
training.
Programs determine a percentage-based benchmark for each competency and determine an outcome-measure benchmark (minimum score) for each
measure. The competency benchmark (which can differ for each competency) represents the minimum percent of students the program expects to have
achieved the outcome measure benchmarks in both/all measures for each of the nine competencies. The program then determines the percentage of
students that attained each outcome measure (e.g., minimum score or higher), and aggregates the percentages for both/all measures together to obtain
the percentage of students demonstrating competence inclusive of two (2) or more measures. The result of aggregating both/all outcome measure
percentages provides the percentage of students achieving the competency benchmark. A n aggregated percentage at or above the competency
benchmark is considered achievement of that competency. If the program has more than one program option, the program must report data for each
program option, and also an aggregate of all program options combined to determine an overall percentage of students across all program options
achieving the competency benchmark.
Posting Form AS 4 for Ongoing Compliance with AS 4.0.3
Per the requirement of CSWE COA’s recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs
must post this form publicly on its website and routinely up-date (minimally every 2 years) its findings. Upon request, programs must provide CSWE with the
weblink to the published form on the program’s website where it is accessible to the public. Data presented on the form must be collected within 2 years of
today’s date at all times.
| Assessment Measure #1: (SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument) | |
|---|---|
| Competency(ies) assessed: | 1-9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Cognitive & Affective Processes Values, Skills |
| When/where students are assessed: | BSW Field |
| Who assessed student competence: | Student |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 50% |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% |
| Assessment Measure #2: (SWEAP Field Placement Assessment Instrument) | |
|---|---|
| Competency(ies) assessed: | 1-9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Cognitive & Affective Processes Values Skills |
| When/where students are assessed: | Field Placement |
| Who assessed student competence: | Field Instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 3 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% |
Directions for Completing Form AS 4
Indicate the benchmark percentage for each competency. The competency benchmark is the percent of students the program expects to have achieved both/all outcome measure benchmarks. Programs calculate the percentage of students achieving each outcome measure benchmark, then calculate the percentage of students achieving each competency inclusive of two or more measures for each program option. Programs with multiple program options must present data for each program option, and in aggregate inclusive of all program options per competency. Programs may add/delete columns to accurately reflect the number of program options offered. This is a required form. The assessment data table may be altered to accurately reflect the number of program options offered and additional program-developed competencies program. However, beyond these formatting alternations, the program may not alter the content of this form.
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2024-2025)
| COMPETENCY | COMPETENCY BENCHMARK (%) | PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate of Students from All Program Options
n = (15) |
Program Option #1 (BSW in-seat)n = (9) |
Program Option #2 (BSW Online)n = (6) |
Program Option #3 (identify location/delivery method)n = (Number of students) |
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| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research- informed Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | 85% of the students demonstrated this competency on measurement 1 and measurement 2 | n/a |
| Any additional Competency(ies) Developed by the Program | |||||
This form is used to assist the CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation in the evaluation of Concord University’s MSW program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The summary data provides outcomes for the assessment of each of its competencies, identifying the percentage of students achieving the benchmark. As shown in the data below, students in our MSW program will receive a quality education that meets the CSWE stringent requirements.
COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION – FORM AS 4(M) CONCORD UNIVERSITY MASTER’S SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Form AS 4(M) A form required for Reaffirmation, Candidacy, and ongoing compliance per AS 4.0.3.
Submitting Form AS 4 for Reaffirmation Self-Study & Candidacy Benchmarks
This form is used to assist the Commission on Accreditation in the evaluation of the program’s compliance with the accreditation standard below:
4.0.3: The program uses Form AS 4(8) and/or Form AS 4(M) to report its most recent assessment outcomes for each program option to constituents and the public on its website and routinely up-dates (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
All programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA) are required to measure and report student learning outcomes. All students are assessed using a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational
Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and any additional competencies programs may choose to add. These holistic competencies reflect the dimensions (knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive & affective processes) of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional
training.
Programs determine a percentage-based benchmark for each competency and determine an outcome-measure benchmark (minimum score) for each measure. The competency benchmark (which can differ for each competency) represents the minimum percent of students the program expects to have
achieved the outcome measure benchmarks in both/all measures for each of the nine competencies. The program then determines the percentage of students that attained each outcome measure (e.g., minimum score or higher), and aggregates the percentages for both/all measures together to obtain
the percentage of students demonstrating competence inclusive of two (2) or more measures. The result of aggregating both/all outcome measure percentages provides the percentage of students achieving the competency benchmark. An aggregated percentage at or above the competency
benchmark is considered achievement of that competency. If the program has more than one program option, the program must report data for each
program option, and also an aggregate of all program options combined to determine an overall percentage of students across all program options achieving the competency benchmark.
Posting Form AS 4 for Ongoing Compliance with AS 4.0.3
Per the requirement of CSWE COA’s recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs
must post this form publicly on its website and routinely up-date (minimally every 2 years) its findings. Upon request, programs must provide CSWE Vlith the
weblink to the published form on the program’s website where it is accessible to the public. Data presented on the form roost be collected within 2 years of today’s date at all times.
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan I Generalist Practice
All students are assessed using a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education and any additional competencies programs may choose to add. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number measures included in the data presented.
| Assessment Measure #1: Student Field Evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Knowledge, Values, Skills, C/A Reactions |
| When/where students are assessed: | Generalist Field Site |
| Who assessed student competence: | Field Instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 3 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% |
| Assessment Measure #2: Competency Thesis | |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Knowledge, Values, Skills, CIA Reactions |
| When/where students are assessed: | Generalist Field Practicum |
| Who assessed student competence: | Field Liaison |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 3 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% |
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan I Specialized Practice
Students are assessed using a minimum of two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education and any additional competencies programs may choose to add, that reflect the area of specialized practice. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number of areas of specialized practice and each measure included in the data presented.
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Advanced Generalist
| Assessment Measure #1: Student Field Evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed: | |
| When/where students are assessed: | Advanced Field Site |
| Who assessed student competence: | Field Instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 3 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% |
| Assessment Measure #2: Capstone Project | |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed: | |
| When/where students are assessed: | Advanced Field Practicum |
| Who assessed student competence: | Field Liaison |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 3 |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% |
Directions for completing Form AS 4
Indicate the benchmark percentage for each competency. The competency benchmark is the percent of students the program expects to have achieved both/all outcome measure benchmarks. Programs calculate the percentage of students achieving each outcome measure benchmark. then calculate the percentage of students achieving each competency inclusive of two or more measures for each program option. Programs with multiple program options must present data for each program option, and in aggregate inclusive of all program options per competency. Programs may add/delete columns and to accurately reflect the number of program options offered. This is a required form. The assessment data table may be altered to accurately reflect the number of program options offered and additional program-developed competencies. However, beyond these formatting alternations, the program may not alter the content of this form.
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2023-2024)
Program Option #1: (Online)
| COMPETENCY | COMPETENCY BENCHMARK (%) GENERALIST |
COMPETENCY BENCHMARK (AREA OF SPECIALIZED PRACTICE) |
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist Practice
n = 52 |
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Advanced Generalist
n = 79 |
Area of Specialized Practice #2 (Identify Specialization)n = (Number of students) |
Area of Specialized Practice #3 (Identify Specialization)
n = (Number of students) |
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| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research- informed Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 98.25% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100% + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100% + Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 98.03% + Capstone 100%/2)
99.36% |
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| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | (Student Evaluation 100%+ Comp Thesis 100%/2)
100% |
(Student Evaluation 100°/4 + Capstone 100%/2)
100% |
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| Any additional Competency(ies) Developed by the Program | ||||||
OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
(Aggregate Findings for All Students from All Program Options Combined)
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2023-2024)
| COMPETENCY | COMPETENCY BENCHMARK
(GENERALIST) |
COMPETENCY BENCHMARK
(AREA OF SPECIALIZED PRACTICE) |
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist Practice | Area of Specialized Practice #1:
Advanced Generalist |
Area of Specialized Practice #2:
(Identify Specialization) |
Area of Specialized Practice#3:
(Identify |
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| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice |
85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Competency 4: Engage In Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100 % |
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| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence99.36% |
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| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
Aggregate percentage of students, inclusive of all program options, who demonstrated competence100% |
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| Any Additional Competency(ies) Developed by the Program | ||||||
