Accreditation
The School of Social Work at the 推荐杏吧原创 has two programs: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW). Both the baccalaureate and master's programs are accredited by the .
In June 2022, the CSWE Commission on Accreditation reaffirmed accreditation of the BSW and MSW programs of the 推荐杏吧原创 through February, 2029.
View the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes below.
Baccalaureate Social Work Assessment Outcomes
Council on Social Work Education - Form AS 4(B)
推荐杏吧原创 Baccalaureate Social Work Program | Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Form AS 4(B): A form required for Reaffirmation, Candidacy, and ongoing compliance per AS 4.0.3
Submitting Form AS 4 for Reaffirmation Self-Study and Candidacy Benchmarks
This form is used to assist the Commission on Accreditation in the evaluation of the program’s compliance with the accreditation standard below:
4.0.3: The program uses Form AS 4(B) and/or Form AS 4(M) to report its most recent assessment outcomes for each program option to constituents and the public on its website and routinely updates (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
All programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) are required to measure and report student learning outcomes. 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 and affective processes) of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional training.
Programs determine a percentage-based benchmark for each competency and determine an outcome-measure benchmark (minimum score) for each measure. The competency benchmark (which can differ for each competency) represents the minimum percent of students the program expects to have achieved the outcome measure benchmarks in both/all measures for each of the nine competencies. The program then determines the percentage of students that attained each outcome measure (e.g., minimum score or higher), and aggregates the percentages for both/all measures together to obtain the percentage of students demonstrating competence inclusive of two (2) or more measures. The result of aggregating both/all outcome measure percentages provides the percentage of students achieving the competency benchmark. An aggregated percentage at or above the competency benchmark is considered achievement of that competency. If the program has more than one program option, the program must report data for each program option, and also an aggregate of all program options combined to determine an overall percentage of students across all program options achieving the competency benchmark.
Posting Form AS 4 for Ongoing Compliance with AS 4.0.3
Per the requirement of CSWE COA’s recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs must post this form publicly on their website and routinely update (minimally every 2 years) its findings. Upon request, programs must provide CSWE with the weblink to the published form on the program’s website where it is accessible to the public. Data presented on the form must be collected within 2 years of today’s date at all times.
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 element | Description |
|---|---|
| Competency(ies) assessed | 1-9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed | Classroom discussion, assignments and practicum evaluation |
| When and where students are assessed | Final seminar course |
| Who assessed student competence | Faculty liaisons |
| Outcome measure benchmark | Satisfactorily pass course with a C or higher |
| Competency benchmark | 90 percent |
| Assessment element | Description |
|---|---|
| Competency(ies) assessed | 1-9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed | Skills |
| When and where students are assessed | Field placement during the final semester |
| Who assessed student competence | Field instructor |
| Outcome measure benchmark | Score range 0 to 9, with 5 demonstrating competence |
| Competency benchmark | 90 percent |
Directions for completing Form AS4
Indicate the benchmark percentage for each competency. The competency benchmark is the percent of students the program expects to have achieved both/all outcome measure benchmarks. Programs calculate the percentage of students achieving each outcome measure benchmark, then calculate the percentage of students achieving each competency inclusive of two or more measures for each program option. Programs with multiple program options must present data for each program option, and in aggregate inclusive of all program options per competency. Programs may add/delete columns and to accurately reflect the number of program options offered. This is a required form. The assessment data table may be altered to accurately reflect the number of program options offered and additional program-developed competencies. However, beyond these formatting alterations, the program may not alter the content of this form.
| Competency | Competency benchmark | Percentage of students achieving benchmark – Aggregate of all program options (n = 99) |
|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 98 percent |
| Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 99 percent |
| Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 98 percent |
| Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 99 percent |
| Competency 5: Engage in policy practice | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 99 percent |
| Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 98 percent |
| Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 98 percent |
| Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 98 percent |
| Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students demonstrate competence across two measures | 98 percent |
*Updated September 24, 2024
Masters Social Work Assessment Outcomes
Council on Social Work Education - Form AS 4(M)
University of Nevada Master's Social Work Program Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Form AS 4(M): A form required for Reaffirmation, Candidacy, and ongoing compliance per AS 4.0.3
Submitting Form AS 4 for Reaffirmation Self-Study & Candidacy Benchmarks
This form is used to assist the Commission on Accreditation in the evaluation of the program’s compliance with the accreditation standard below:
4.0.3: The program uses Form AS 4(B) and/or Form AS 4(M) to report its most recent assessment outcomes for each program option to constituents and the public on its website and routinely updates (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
All programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA) are required to measure and report student learning outcomes. 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.
Programs determine a percentage-based benchmark for each competency and determine an outcome-measure benchmark (minimum score) for each measure. The competency benchmark (which can differ for each competency) represents the minimum percent of students the program expects to have achieved the outcome measure benchmarks in both/all measures for each of the nine competencies. The program then determines the percentage of students that attained each outcome measure (e.g., minimum score or higher), and aggregates the percentages for both/all measures together to obtain the percentage of students demonstrating competence inclusive of two (2) or more measures. The result of aggregating both/all outcome measure percentages provides the percentage of students achieving the competency benchmark. An aggregated percentage at or above the competency benchmark is considered achievement of that competency. If the program has more than one program option, the program must report data for each program option, and also an aggregate of all program options combined to determine an overall percentage of students across all program options achieving the competency benchmark.
Posting Form AS 4 for Ongoing Compliance with AS 4.0.3
Per the requirement of CSWE COA’s recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs must post this form publicly on their website and routinely update (minimally every 2 years) its findings. Upon request, programs must provide CSWE with the URL to the published form on the program’s website where it is accessible to the public. Data presented on the form must be collected within 2 years of today’s date at all times.
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 element | Description |
|---|---|
| Competency(ies) assessed | 1-9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed | Classroom discussion, assignments and practicum evaluation |
| When and where students are assessed | Final seminar course |
| Who assessed student competence | Faculty liaisons |
| Outcome measure benchmark | Satisfactorily pass course with a B or higher |
| Competency benchmark | 90 percent |
| Assessment element | Description |
|---|---|
| Competency(ies) assessed | 1-9 |
| Dimension(s) assessed | Skills |
| When and where students are assessed | Field placement during the final semester |
| Who assessed student competence | Field instructor |
| Outcome measure benchmark | Score range 0 to 9, with 5 demonstrating competence |
| Competency benchmark | 90 percent |
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan - Specialized Practice
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, that reflect the area of specialized practice. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number of areas of specialized practice and each measure included in the data presented.
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Advanced Generalist
| Assessment element | Description |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed | Classroom discussion, assignments and practicum evaluation |
| When and where students are assessed | Final seminar course |
| Who assessed student competence | Faculty liaisons |
| Outcome measure benchmark | Satisfactorily pass course with a B or higher |
| Competency benchmark | 90 percent |
| Assessment element | Description |
|---|---|
| Dimension(s) assessed | Skills |
| When and where students are assessed | Field placement during the final semester |
| Who assessed student competence | Faculty liaisons |
| Outcome measure benchmark | Score range 0 to 9, with 5 demonstrating competence |
| Competency benchmark | 90 percent |
Directions for completing Form AS4
Indicate the benchmark percentage for each competency. The competency benchmark is the percent of students the program expects to have achieved both/all outcome measure benchmarks. Programs calculate the percentage of students achieving each outcome measure benchmark, then calculate the percentage of students achieving each competency, inclusive of two or more measures for each program option. Programs with multiple program options must present data for each program option, and in aggregate, inclusive of all program options per competency. Programs may add/delete columns and to accurately reflect the number of program options offered. This is a required form. The assessment data table may be altered to accurately reflect the number of program options offered and additional program-developed competencies. However, beyond these formatting alterations, the program may not alter the content of this form.
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2023-2024)
| Competency | Competency benchmark (generalist) | Competency benchmark (area of specialized practice) | Percentage achieving benchmark: Generalist practice (n = 87) | Percentage achieving benchmark: Advanced generalist (n = 139) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 97 percent |
| Competency 5: Engage in policy practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 97 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 96 percent |
| Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 97 percent | 97 percent |
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2023-2024)
| Competency | Competency benchmark (generalist) | Competency benchmark (area of specialized practice) | Percentage achieving benchmark: Generalist practice (n = 15) | Percentage achieving benchmark: Advanced generalist (n = 42) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 97 percent | 96 percent |
| Competency 5: Engage in policy practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 96 percent |
| Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Overall Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Aggregate Findings for All Students from All Program Options Combined
| Competency | Competency benchmark (generalist) | Competency benchmark (area of specialized practice) | Percentage achieving benchmark: Generalist practice (n = 102) | Percentage achieving benchmark: Advanced generalist (n = 181) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 99 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 99 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 99 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 97 percent |
| Competency 5: Engage in policy practice | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 99 percent | 98 percent |
| Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 99 percent | 96 percent |
| Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 99 percent | 99 percent |
| Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 90 percent of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of two measures | 98 percent | 97 percent |
*Updated September 24, 2024