Commission on Accreditation (COA)
Department of Social Work Accreditation (DOSWA)
Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work Program Accreditation

2022 EPAS
Form AS M5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
University of Kentucky- Master of Social Work

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan

Competency

Instrument

Instrument:
Expected Level of Achievement

Competency:
Expected Level of Achievement

Competency 1:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 2:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Final Field Evaluation

5 - Often exceeded expectations
4 - Sometimes exceeded expectations
3 - Consistently met expectations
2 - Infrequently met expectations
1 - Did not meet expectations

For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

Instrument 2: Competency Based Comprehensive Exam

90 questions encompassing 10 questions per competency 


 

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

 Assessment Data Collected: 05/2024

Competency

Competency:
Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate
Actual
Outcomes:
All Program Options


n = (792)

Program Option 1
Outcomes:
MSW Online Program

n = (729)

Program Option 2
Outcomes:
MSW Hybrid Program

n = (33)

Program Option 3
Outcomes:
Army MSW

n = (30)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99.6% of students scored a 3+ on field eval +

I2: 95% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 97.4% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 86

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 96% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

 = 97.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 86

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 97% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 98.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 85

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 93% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 96.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 87

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99.6% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 98% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 99% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 87

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 95% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 97% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 90

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 100% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 91

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 100% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 80

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 99% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 99.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 82

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 98% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 98% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 81

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 100% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 87

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 100% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 79

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99.6% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 81.5% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 90.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 79.6

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 84% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 92% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 80

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 87.5% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 94% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 83

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 73% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 86.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 76

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 91% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 95.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 84

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 93% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 97% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 84

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 94% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 97% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 85

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 87% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 93.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 83

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99.6% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 96% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 98% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 82

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 91% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

=95% of students met competency

 

Competency Exam avg = 83

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 97% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 98.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 84

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 100% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 80

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 95% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 97% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 83

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 87% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 94% of students met competency

 

Competency Exam avg = 80

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 97% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 98.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 83

I1: 97% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 98.5% of students met competency

 

Competency Exam avg = 87

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99.6% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 94% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 97% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 85

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 86% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 93% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 81

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 97% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 98.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 87

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 100% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam = 100% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 88

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

I1: For the Field Evaluation, 70% of students will score at least a 3 in each of the competencies with aggregate cohort score of 3 (out of 5) or above on field evaluation.

I2: For the Comprehensive Exam, students must score a 70% or above on the competency based exam

I1: 99.6% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 64% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam
= 82% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 72

I1: 99% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 77% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 88% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 73

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 81% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 90.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 76

I1: 100% of students scored a 3+ on field eval + I2: 33% of students scored 70% or above on competency exam

= 66.5% of students met competency

Competency Exam avg = 67