Assessment

Texas Southern University

BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LAST COMPLETED ON 2/01/2013

Reflects Graduating Class of 2012

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 that particular competency.

COMPETENCY	COMPETENCY BENCHMARK	PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK

Identify as a Professional Social Worker	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	89% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 89% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Apply Ethical Principles	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	100% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Therefore, 100% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Apply Critical Thinking	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	89% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 89% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Engage Diversity in Practice	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	84% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 84% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Advance Human Rights/ Social and Economic Justice	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	93% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 93% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Engage Research Informed Practice/ Practice Informed Research	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	76% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 76% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency. Action Plan(s): a) Develop a SOCW version of the Research Methods course currently taught outside of the department. b) Reemphasize the importance of research during orientations for field instructors and students; c) Help Field Instructors integrate the research component of practice into field-related assignments
Apply Human Behavior Knowledge	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	94% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 94% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Engage Policy Practice to Advance Well- Being and Deliver Services	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	92% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 92% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Respond to Practice Contexts	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	84% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 84% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Practice Engagement	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	83% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 83% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Practice Assessment	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	88% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 88% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Practice Intervention	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	87% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 87% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.
Practice Evaluation	80% of senior level students will attain at least a 2 in this area (Scale of 0-5; 2 demonstrates the student consistently meets this competency)	92% of students earned a 2 or higher on all practice behaviors associated with this competency. Overall, 92% of students demonstrated mastery of this competency.