COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION – FORM AS 4
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BACHELOR SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Updated 6.28.2021 – Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan | Generalist Practice
Assessment Measure #1: Final Field Evaluation | |
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Knowledge, Values, Skills and Cognitive/Affective Processes |
| When/where students are assessed: | In the final semester of the practicum |
| Who assessed student competence: | Field instructor |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) |
Assessment Measure #2: Competency Based Signature Assignments across the BASW Program | |
| Dimension(s) assessed: | Knowledge, Values, Skills and Cognitive/Affective Processes |
| When/where students are assessed: | Students are assessed in each class, data for each assessment is pulled from a Point In Time assessment of the program (e.g. across cohorts) |
| Who assessed student competence: | Faculty Instructor of Record for each course |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: | 70% of students will score at least a 70% (meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 70% or above on each signature assignment. |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: | 70% of students will score at least a 70% (meets competency). |
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
LAST COMPLETED: April, 2020
COMPETENCY | COMPETENCY BENCHMARK Measure 1: 70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above; Measure 2: must score 70% or above on identified assignment | PERCENTAGE OF Lexington | STUDENTS ACHIEVING Hazard | BENCHMARK Aggregate |
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 97% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.6 out of 5. | 98% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. |
Ethical Dilemma Decision Making through Ethics Review Panel – SW 470 | Lexington (n=26): 88% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=11): 100% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 37): 92% met benchmark. | |
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 97% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.6 out of 5. | 98% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. |
Critical reflection paper on the role of diversity, difference, privilege, and oppression in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness –SW 460 | Lexington (n=30): 83% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=11): 90% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 41): 85% met benchmark. | |
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 100% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.3 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. | 100% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.3 out of 5. |
Advocacy and Leadership Paper – SW 470 | Lexington (n=40): 100% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=11): 64% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 51): 92% met benchmark. | |
Competency 4: Engage In Practice- informed Research and Research- informed Practice | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 100% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.3 out of 5. | 100% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. |
Evidence Based Agency Poster – 445 | Lexington (n=20): 75% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=11): 100% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 31): 84% met benchmark. | |
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 100% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.6 out of 5. | 100% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. |
Policy Analysis Paper – SW 430 | Lexington (n=43): 86% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=2): 100% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 45): 87% met benchmark. | |
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 97% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.6 out of 5. | 98% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.5 out of 5. |
Interview, transcript and process recording – SW 300 | Lexington (n=39): 100% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=2): 100% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 41): 100% met benchmark. | |
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 100% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. | 100% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. |
Family Assessment – SW 300 | Lexington (n=42): 95% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=2): 100% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 44): 95% met benchmark. | |
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 100% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.5 out of 5. | 100% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.3 out of 5. |
Macro Change Project – SW 400 | Lexington (n=32): 88% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=11): 64% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 43): 81% met benchmark. | |
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Field supervisor final evaluation of real and/or simulated practice experience. | 100% (n= 40) met benchmark with average of 4.3 out of 5. | 100% (n=11) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5. | 100% (N=51) met benchmark with average of 4.3 out of 5. |
Research proposal to include a brief literature review, methodology, expected analysis and findings, and discussion of implications for social work practice – SW 450 | Lexington (n=33): 97% met benchmark. | Hazard (n=11): 100% met benchmark. | Program (all sites, N = 44): 98% met benchmark. |
COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION – FORM AS 4
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MASTER SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan | Generalist Practice
Assessment Measure #1: Final Field Evaluation |
|
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge, Values, Skills and Cognitive/Affective Processes |
When/where students are assessed: |
In the final semester of the practicum |
Who assessed student competence: |
Field instructor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) |
Assessment Measure #2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam |
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Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge, Values, Skills and Cognitive/Affective Processes |
When/where students are assessed: |
Final semester, within two weeks of graduation |
Who assessed student competence: |
Exam proctored by program director |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 70% or above to complete the program |
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan | Advanced Generalist
Assessment Measure #1: Final Field Evaluation |
|
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge, Values, Skills and Cognitive/Affective Processes |
When/where students are assessed: |
In the final semester of the practicum |
Who assessed student competence: |
Field instructor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) |
Assessment Measure #2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam |
|
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge, Values, Skills and Cognitive/Affective Processes |
When/where students are assessed: |
Final semester, within two weeks of graduation |
Who assessed student competence: |
Exam proctored by program director |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 70% or above to complete the program |
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (SP20)
All MSW Program Sites
COMPETENCY |
COMPETENCY BENCHMARK (GENERALIST) |
COMPETENCY BENCHMARK Advanced Generalist |
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK |
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Generalist Practice n = (100) |
Advanced Generalist Lexington n = (75) |
Advanced Generalist CoSW East n = (3) |
Advanced Generalist Fort Sam Houston n = (22) |
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Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% (N=100) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with avg of 80% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 83% |
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 75% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 94% |
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 91% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 81% |
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 3.92 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 90% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 91% |
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 81% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 92% |
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 79% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 97% |
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
96% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 79% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 91% |
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 84% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 88% |
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
96% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.0 out of 5. |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 88% |
This cohort has not yet taken the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% met benchmark with avg score of 94% |
OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (SP20)
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COMPETENCY BENCHMARK GENERALIST |
COMPETENCY BENCHMARK Advanced Generalist |
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK |
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Generalist Practice |
Advanced Generalist |
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Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% (N=100) met benchmark with average of 4.4 out of 5 |
100% met
benchmark with average score of |
|
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
|
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
100% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
|
Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 3.92 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
|
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
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Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
|
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
96% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.1 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
|
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
99% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.2 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
|
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
70% of students will score at least a 3 (consistently meets competency) with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above |
Students must score 70% or above on the competency based comprehensive exam |
96% (n=100) met benchmark with average of 4.0 out of 5 |
100% met benchmark with average
score of |
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