Department of Social Work

CSWE Assessment Data

Bowie State University BSW Program Assessment Plan | Generalist Practice

All BSW students are assessed using two measures on their mastery of the nine competencies that comprise the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education.

Assessment Measure #1: Field Placement Assessment

Competency(ies) assessed:

1-9

Dimension(s) assessed:

 Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive and Affective Reactions

When/where students are assessed:

 Field Placement/Seminar
Spring Semester

Who assessed student competence:

Field Instructors

Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9:

3 out of 5

Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9:

70%

 

Assessment Measure #2: Comprehensive Exam

Competency(ies) assessed:

1-9

Dimension(s) assessed:

Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive and Affective Reactions

When/where students are assessed:

Field Seminar

Who assessed student competence:

Director of Field

Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9:

Assessment scores are a minimum 50% or above on total assessment items.

Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9:

70%

 

Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2023-2024)

Competency

Competency Benchmark (%)

Aggregate of Students from All Program Options

n = 17

Program Option #1

Field Placement and Field Seminar

n = 17
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and
Professional Behavior		 70% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of the 2 measures 88.84% M1 100% + M2 77.68% = 88.84%
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice 70% of students will demonstrate
competence inclusive of 2 measures.		 87.5% M1 100% + M2 75% = 87.5%
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 70% of students will
demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures.		 91.96%  M1 100% + M2 83.93% = 91.96% 
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed
Research and Research-informed Practice		 70% of students will
demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures.		 87.05% M1 100 % + M2 74.11% = 87.05%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 70% of students will
demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures.		 87.05% M1 94% + M2 74.11% = 87.05%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 70% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 measures. 89.58% M1 100% + M2 79.17% = 89.58%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 70% of students will demonstrate
competence inclusive of 2  measures.		 82.93% M1 94% + M2 71.87% = 82.93%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals,
Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities		 70% of students will demonstrate
competence inclusive of 2 measures.		 78.13% M1 100% + M2 78.13% = 81%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 70% of students will demonstrate
competence inclusive of 2 measures		 64.5%  M1 100% + M2 77.08% = 68%