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. The program’s competency-based assessment plan is summarized below.
| Dimension(s) assessed | Knowledge Values Skills Cognitive/Affective Processes |
| When/where students are assessed | May 2021 Field Placement |
| Who assessed student competence | Field Educator |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | 4 of 5 points for each behavior |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 80% |
| Dimension(s) assessed | Knowledge Values Skills Cognitive/Affective Processes |
| When/where students are assessed | May 2021 BASW Program (Curtis Hall) |
| Who assessed student competence | BASW Faculty |
| Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9 | Average score of 4 or better for competency |
| Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9 | 80% |
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes 2020-2021
| Competency | Competency Benchmark % | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate of Students from All Program Options N=12 |
Amherst (Main) Campus N= 12 |
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| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 84.2% | 84.2% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 80% | 90.3% | 90.3% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 81.4% | 81.4% |
| Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 91.7% | 91.7% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 84.4% | 84.4% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 83.3% | 83.3% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 81.3% | 81.3% |