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URSULINE COLLEGE BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 2025-26
Council On Social Work Education (Form AS 5.0.1(b): Program Outcomes
Generalist Practice | Student Achievement Assessment Outcomes
All programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) are required to measure and report student learning outcomes, per policy 5.0.1 (EPAS 2022). 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.
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan | 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 of measures included in the data presented.
Assessment Measure #1: Final Practicum Evaluation
| Competency(ies) assessed: | 9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Knowledge, Values, Skills, & Cognitive-Affective Processes |
| System levels assessed: | Individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities |
| When/where students are assessed: | Second Semester Practicum Placement Final Evaluation |
| Who assessed student competence: | Agency Practicum Supervisors |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | Rating of 3 on Competency Scale |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% of students |
Assessment Measure #2: Capstone Case Study
| Competency(ies) assessed: | 9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Knowledge, Values, Skills, & Cognitive-Affective Processes |
| System levels assessed: | Individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities |
| When/where students are assessed: | Three-part Capstone Case study in final year in the Practicum Placement Integrative Seminar |
| Who assessed student competence: | Faculty teaching Practicum Placement Integrative Seminar |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | Rating of 3 on Competency Scale |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 85% of students |
Assessment Data Collected using two measurements during the Academic Year (2025-26)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 1: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 1: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 1: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 1: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 2: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 2: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 2: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 2: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 3: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 3: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 3: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 3: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 4: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 4: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 4: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 4: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 5: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 5: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 5: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 5: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 6: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 6: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 6: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 6: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 7: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 7: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 7: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 7: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 8: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 8: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 8: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 8: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
| Instrument Name | Level of Assessment: | Instrument:Expected Level of Achievement for Each Instrument | Instrument:Actual Outcome for Each Instrument | Competency 9: Actual Outcome Calculation Inclusive of All Instruments | Competency 9: Actual Outcome for Competency | Competency 9: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency | Competency 9: Met or Exceeded Expected Level of Achievement? |
| Final Practicum Evaluation (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
| Capstone Case Study (N=9) | ☐ Students are assessed at the behavior level x Students are assessed at the competency level |
85% | 100% | Instrument 1: Final Practicum Evaluation Instrument 2: Capstone Case Study Total Calculation: 100% + 100% = 200%/2 = 100% |
100% | 85% inclusive of all instruments |
x Yes ☐ No |
