MSW Student Achievement Assessment Plan
Commission on Accreditation (COA)
Department of Social Work Accreditation (DOSWA)
Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work Program Accreditation
Form AS 5.0.1(a) (Hybrid Athens campus & E-campus)
Generalist Practice | Student Achievement Assessment Plan
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Ethics Paper | Paper | SW 5101, Introduction to Social Work in Rural Settings; Week 6 of first semester of generalist curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 40 points or higher out of a possible 50 | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Analysis Paper | Paper | SW 5601, Social Welfare Policy and Services I: History of Social Welfare and Social Work; At end of first semester of generalist curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will score 12 points or higher out of a possible 15 points on the Policy Goals & Objectives section | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusivity Assessment | Paper | SW 5802, Social Work Practice II: Groups, Organizations, and Communities; Week 8 of final semester of generalist curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 64 points or higher on assignment out of a possible 90 points. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Brief | Paper | SW 5602, Social Policy Advocacy; At end of first semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 8 or higher out of a possible 10 points on the Methodology section of the assignment | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Testimony | Paper/Presentation | SW 5602, Social Policy Advocacy; Week 8 of first semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 68 points or higher out of a possible 85 points on the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process Recording | Roleplay / Paper | SW 5801, Social Work Practice I: Foundations of Practice; Week 12 of first semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 64 points or higher out of a possible 80 points on the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation Assignment 1: Genogram and Ecomap | Paper | SW 5801, Social Work Practice I: Foundations of Practice; Week 4 of first semester of generalist curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 20 points or higher out of a possible 25 points on assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocacy Plan Paper | Paper | SW 5602, Social Policy Advocacy; Week 10 of first semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 36 points or higher out of a possible 45 points on sections 1–8 of the paper. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW 5802 -Community Asset Map | Paper/Presentation | SW 5802, Social Work Practice II: Groups, Organizations, and Communities; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 80 or higher out of a possible 90 points on the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 5922/5923/5924 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 5922, Foundation Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of generalist curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Specialized Practice | Student Achievement Assessment Plan
Area of Specialized Practice: MSW Advanced Practice
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Activity 14 | Paper | SW 6811, Direct Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families; Week 14 of final semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 20 points or higher out of a possible 25 points on the assignment | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Program Faculty Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Paper | Paper | SW 6812, Direct Practice with Adults and Groups; At end of first semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 4 points or higher out of a possible 5 points on Item 7 of the grading rubric. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Activity List | Activity/Paper | SW 6101, Macro Social Work Practice in Rural Settings; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 8 or higher out of a possible 10 points on the assignment | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Program Evaluation Paper / Presentation | Paper/Presentation | SW 6942, Social Work Research & Program Evaluation II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 24 points or higher out of a possible 30 points on the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Advocacy Infographic Assignment | Paper / Group Project | SW 6101, Macro Social Work Practice in Rural Settings; Week 5 of final semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 3 or higher on the Content section of the grading matrix. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Assessment | Paper | SW 6811, Direct Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 16 points or higher out of a possible 20 points on the Assessment of Strengths and Needs section of the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis of Interest Paper | Paper | SW 6810, Advanced Social Work Assessment; Week 7 of final semester of generalist curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 12 points or higher out of a possible 15 points on the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Assessment | Paper | SW 6811, Direct Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 16 points or higher out of a possible 20 points on the Treatment Plan section of the assignment | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | How Each Instrument is Implemented | When Students are Assessed | Instrument Assesses Student Competence in Real or Simulated Practice in Field Education? | Student Assessment Completed By | Level of Assessment | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Paper | Paper | SW 6812, Direct Practice with Adults and Groups; At end of first semester of advanced curriculum | No | Program Faculty | Students are assessed at the competency level | Students will achieve a score of 8 points or higher out of a possible 10 points on item #11 of the assignment. | 80% inclusive of all instruments |
SW 6922/6925/6926 Field Instructor’s Rating of Student’s Competency | Field Instrument | SW 6922, Advanced Field Practicum II; At end of final semester of advanced curriculum | Yes | Field Personnel | Students are assessed at the behavior level | Students will achieve a ranking of 4 or higher out of a possible 5 points on each item of the survey. |