MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES. LAST COMPLETED ON (Spring 2014)

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES LAST COMPLETED ON (Spring 2014) All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies that comprise the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education. These competencies are dimensions of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional training. A measurement benchmark is set by the social work programs for each competency. An assessment score at or above that benchmark is considered by the program to represent mastery of that particular competency. Competency Practice Behavior Courses Competency Benchmark 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly Advocate for client access to services in Social Work Macro Skill Practice SWK 210 Orientation Evaluation of Student Behavior by Agency Supervisors Community Assignments Agency Assessment Proposal for Change 30 hours of volunteer work- logs and reaction paper 400 hours of practicum with evaluation of Target Campus Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmarks will earn 5 or will earn B or 70 % Students will earn mean score of 92% 96% 82% 87.5% 97% 59% 92% 96%

student behavior by 5 or above Attend to professional roles and boundaries Demonstrate professional Demeanor SWK 326 SWK SWK Macro Skills SWK 210 Orientation SWK 326 Perceptive 120 hours in the field and Agency Supervisors evaluation of student behavior 400 hours in practicum and Agency Supervisors evaluation of student behavior Online Community Assignments 3-4; Agency Assessment; and Proposal for Change for Agency or Community Evaluation of Student Behavior Evaluation of Student Behavior will increase total score from midterm to final by 10% will earn 5 or 70% Students will earn B or will increase their scores from midterm to final by 10% 78% 85% 92% 96% 82% 92% 97% 78% 85% SWK 424 Micro Practice Student Self-Appraisal of Social Work Skills will improve scores by 10% from pre to 100% post evaluation 80.9% ITV 82% 92%

Engage in career-long learning Use supervision and consultation SWK 210 Orientation SWK 326 SWK 499c Senior Seminar Evaluation of Student Behavior 30 hours of Volunteer work, Logs and Reaction Paper Assignment 4: Personal & Professional Goals for Senior Evaluation of Student Behavior Practice with State Licensure examination Evaluation of Student Behavior Proposal for Change and Agency Assessment will earn a score of 5 or 70% of student will earn a B or earn score of 4 or more on 1-5 scale will earn a score of 5 or 70% students receive 70 or on post test 70% Students will earn 5 or 96% ITV 97% 89%% 85% 92% 96% 60% 80% 92% 96% 96% 91%

2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Recognize and manage personal values to allow professional values to guide practice SWK 210 Orientation SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics SWK 325 Perspective SWK 326 Evaluation of Student Behavior Ethics Assignment Intentional Interview and Special Population Interview s evaluation of Student Behavior 70% Students will earn a B or 65 % students will earn B or will increase their scores from midterm to final by 10% ITV 97% /ITV 80%% 66.7% 69% 66.7% 83% 78% 85% SWK 424 Micro Practice Student Self-Appraisal of Social Work Skills will improve their score by 10% from pre- to post-test 100% 80.9% ITV 82%

Make ethical decisions by applying NASW Code of Ethics and, as applicable SWK 499 Senior Seminar SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics Macro Skills SWK 499c Senior Seminar Evaluation of Student Behavior Agency Assessment Ethics Quiz Ethics Assignment s evaluation of student behavior Agency Assessment View NASW video on ethics and take an exam over the material will earn a 5 or will earn B or on ethics quiz 65% students will earn B or 70% Students will earn mean score of 5 or 70% students will earn 70 or on the exam 92% 96% 91% 90% 92% /ITV 83% 92% 96% 90% 92%

Tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical dilemmas SWK 345 Law and Social Work Ethical and Legal Issues Case Analysis 83% ITV 89% Apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions SWK 324 Social Work Research SWK 424 Micro Practice s evaluate student behavior Ethical and Legal Issue Case Analysis SWK Skills selfappraisal form evaluation of student behavior Agency Assessment (students look at ethical issues on the macro level) will earn mean score or 5 or will earn C or improve score by 10% from pre- to post-test 70% Students will earn mean score of 5 or on each item 92% 96% 94% 90% 100% 80.9% ITV 82% 92% 96% 91%

2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments Draw on multiple sources of knowledge SWK 321 HBSE II Uniform Case Analysis (HBSE II Paper) 89% 78.1% ITV 72% SWK 451 Data Analysis Students write a paper on a research topic. The paper incorporates literature review, research design and results will earn a C or 79% 95% 64% Students complete assignments dealing with their community, 82% 87.5% Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation Agency assessment of their practicum agency Proposal for change. All require multiple sources of information to complete. Case Presentation 70 % of students earn C or 91% 96% 100% 87%

2.1.4 Engage diversity and difference in practice Demonstrate effective oral and written communication Recognize how a culture's structure and values may impact privilege and power SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics SWK 320 HBSE I SWK 321 HBSE II Students examine how agency clients are assessed, review and use intervention plans and evaluate how effective their agency is (Agency Assessment). Students write a paper that examines a social welfare issue over time. Students communication skills are evaluated by the Students examine how agency clients are assessed, how effective intervention and find out how their agency evaluates its own effectiveness Students compete a Uniform Case Analysis that identifies cultural structures and values Uniform Case Analysis (HBSE II Paper) 60% of students will earn a 5 or 91% /ITV 73% 92% 96% 82% 87.5% SWK 325 Students cover and are 80.4% 73% 89% 78.1% ITV 72%

Perspective SWK 345 Law and Social Work SWK 451 Data Analysis SWK 424 Micro Skills tested over text chapters dealing with culturally competent social work practice. Students complete the Ethical and Legal Issue Case Analysis assignment. The final paper students cover how diversity impacts the topic of their research. Students evaluate their understanding and skills in listening, attending and giving feedback to different people. will earn a C or will earn C or will improve score by 10% from preto post-test 86.7% 83% 83% ITV 89% 79% 95% 64% 100% 80.9% ITV 82% SWK 430 Social Policy The policy research paper includes a section on how diversity impacts the policy students choose to research. 70% of student will earn C or Gain self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal SWK 325 Perspective Students behavior is evaluated by the at midterm and final. Students complete exam questions over material and interview will earn a 5 or will earn a C or 92% 96% 86.7%

biases and values in working with diverse groups Recognize and communicate understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics SWK 325 Perspective two different people.. Student s behavior is evaluated twice during practicum semester by A diversity assignment requires students to communicate with people they see as different from them. Students complete Special Population interview and discuss in writing the differences the person they are interviewing experience and how that shaped them Student s behavior is evaluated twice during practicum semester by. will earn a 5 or 65% of students will earn a 5 or 83% 92% 96% /ITV 83% 86.7% 69% 92% 96% View selves as learners and engage those with whom they SWK 210 Orientation Students are to cover what they are learning in their logs. will earn B or

work as informants ITV 97% 2.1.5 Advance human rights and social and economic justice Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics SWK 325 Perspective SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics SWK 325 Perspective Students write a paper dealing with social and economic justice over time. The Intentional Interview assignment asks students to identify and discuss issues of coping and diversity. Students behavior is measured by Agency Supervisor at midterm and final time Course covers the history of oppression and discrimination including the roots and evolution through the modern day. Students write a paper at the end of the classes incorporating concepts of oppression and discrimination. The Intervention model, used in this class asks students to look at macro issue for each 65% of students will earn a 5 or 65% of students 70% students will earn B or ITV 83% 66.7% 69% 92% 96% /ITV 83% 66.7%

case. 69% Advocate for human rights and social and economic justice SWK 345 Law and Social Work In practicum, students observe how clients rights are denied or granted. They work on social and economic justice issues and advocate for clients. Student read the Bill of Rights, the Kentucky State Constitution and specific laws related to use of restraints for mentally ill patients and child abuse to complete their Ethical and Legal Issue Case Analysis. will earn mean score of 5 or above will earn B or 92% 96% 87% ITV 88% SWK 326 Students explore issues of human rights and social and economic justice while they complete 120 field hours. Agency Supervisor Evaluation will increase total score from midterm to final by 10% 85% 78% ITV Engage in practices that advance social Students present a case that address micro and mezzo issues and social and economic justice issues that affect the client s life Students learn ways to advance social and 80% will earn a B or will earn mean 100% 87% 92%

and economic justice economic justice within the agency and social structure.- Agency Supervisors Evaluate Behavior score of 5 or above 96% 2.1.6 Engage in researchinformed practice and practiceinformed research Use practice experiences to inform scientific inquiry Students explore ways to advance human rights and social and economic justice for their clients and their communities. A student Proposal for Change may raise money for an agency need, change forms to make them more effective, collaborate with other agencies to write a grant or use other macro skills to increase resource and promote social and economic justice. Students share a case presentation that includes the presenting problem, strengths, micro/mezzo/macro issues, and a theory relevant to a client they have worked with in their practicum agency. The discussion of intervention for the case 80% Students will earn a B or. 96% 100% 87%

has to integrate theory and other researchbased information. An examination after agency assessment asks students to integrate what they observed in their practicum agency with the theories and research discussed in their text Promoting Community Change by Homan (2010) 70 % of students will earn B or 96% Use research evidence to inform practice SWK 324 Social Work Research Student critique journal articles and write research proposal will earn a C or 94% 90% SWK 326 Students discuss the research evidence practice related to special populations and intervention strategies. Evaluation of behavior will increase score by 10% from midterm to final 78% 85% SWK 451 Data Analysis The final research project/paper includes literature review, methodology, data analysis, findings and discussion. Students must integrate will earn a C or 79% 95% 64%

understanding of human behavior, ethics, diversity and critical thinking in the paper SWK 424 Social Work Micro Practice Students use the Social Work Skills Self- Appraisal Questionnaire as a pre post test. will improve the score by 10% from pre- to post-test 100% 80.9% /ITV 82% SWK 430 Social Policy Students write a research paper on a policy of their choice. will earn a C or 2.1.7 Apply knowledge of Utilize conceptual frameworks to guide Practice Macro SWK 320 HBSE I Students conduct a research project on an agency problem or issue.. Students complete a comprehensive qualitative assessment which analyzes the agency s contributions and potential gaps of service within the community context Students learn theories and conceptual will earn a C or will earn B or 58% 78% 91%

human behavior and the social environment the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation SWK 321 HBSE II frameworks and evaluate how human development and environmental issues impact working with individuals, families, and groups. Mastery is measured on examinations and reports. Uniform Case Analysis Uniform Case Analysis (HBSE II Paper) will earn B or 80.4% 73% 89% 78.1% /ITV 72% SWK 325 Perspective Intentional Interview And will earn B or 69$ /ITV 66.7% SWK 451 Data Analysis Special Population Interview Research Project will earn B or will earn C or 83% /ITV 86.7% 79% 95% 64%

Student behavior evaluated by Agency Supervisor using Evaluation Form will earn mean score of 5 or above 92% 96% Demonstrate effective oral and written communication Macro Practice Proposal for Change 70% students will earn B or 96% Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment SWK 320 HBSE I Students use theories and concepts introduced in HBSE to complete a Uniform Case Analysis Scenario. 80.4% 73% SWK 321 HBSE II Students use theories and concepts to complete a paper which includes the exploration of how environmental factors impact behavior. HBSE Paper 89% 78.1% /ITV 72% SWK 326 Students use theories and concepts 70% of student will increase score by 85%

introduced in HBSE to understand clients, coworkers, the agency and the community. will evaluate behavior using Evaluation form 10% 78% Students use theories concepts introduced in HBSE and Perspective to understands clients, coworkers, the agency and the community. will evaluate student behavior using Evaluation Form 70% of Students will earn mean score of 5 or 92% 96% Final paper should integrate all learning. 96% 2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance wellbeing and deliver services Analyze, formulate, and advocate for polices that advance social well-being SWK 230 Social Welfare History and Ethics SWK 325 Perspective Students select a social welfare policy and write a research paper analyzing the history of that policy. Examinations test students understanding of the impact of social 60% of students earn a B or earn a C or /ITV 76%

policy on social work practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. This includes types of advocacy. 86.7 83% 2.1.9 Respond to contexts that Collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action Discover, appraise, and attend to changing SWK498 SWK 325 Students discuss macro issues in their case presentation. Students advocate for a macro change with their Proposal for Change Using the Student Evaluation at midterm and final s evaluation of students abilities to collaborate with colleagues and clients. Agency Assessment and Proposal for Change The Intervention Model 80% of students will earn B or will earn mean score of 5 or will earn B or will earn B or 100% 87% 96% 92% 96% 91% 96%

shape practice contexts to provide relevant services Perspective encourages continuous discovery and appraisal with changing populations. The Intervention Model assignment and two interview critiques are used to measure students ability to respond to context. Students ability to continuously learn, appraise and attend to changing locals and populations is measured at midterm and end of the semester using the Student Evaluation form. will earn mean of 5 or 66.7% 69% 92% 96% Provide leadership in promoting changes in service delivery and practice to improve service quality Community Assignments (Eco-Map) Students ability to provide leadership is evaluated at mid-term and at the end of the class. Students create a Proposal for Change to demonstrate their ability to promote sustainable will earn B or will earn a 5 or 82% 87.5% 92% 96% 96%

change on the agency or community level. 2.1.10a Engagement Substantively and affectively prepare for action at all levels of practice Use empathy and other interpersonal skills SWK 325 Perspective SWK 426 Mezzo Practice SWK 210 Orientation Students demonstrate their engagement skills by conducting two interviews, one is audio taped. Student demonstrates their engagement skills with groups by conducting a group session. Student behavior is evaluated by Agency Supervisor using Agency Evaluation Form Students create or propose a macro change in their agency or community. Students ability to use empathy and other interpersonal skills is demonstrated in their volunteer work, which is evaluated at the end of the semester. 70% Students will earn mean score of 5 or will earn a B or 66.7 69% 73% 95.2% 92% 96% 58% 78% /ITV 97%

SWK 424 This class focuses on gaining the empathy and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with individuals. Students skills are evaluated at the beginning of the semester and at the end. will improve scores by 10% from preto post-test 100% 80.9% /ITV 82% SWK 426 Mezzo Practice Students are required to lead a group discussion work with families and are graded on the use of empathy, interpersonal skills and planning. 73% 95.2% Develop a mutually agreed-on focus and desired outcomes SWK 424 Micro Practice The formally evaluates student s use of empathy and interpersonal skills at midterm and end of semester. Students use these skills to gain detailed information about the agency from agency personnel and to formulate and implement their Proposal for Change. Students develop the knowledge and skills need to work with individuals and develop will earn mean score of 5 or will improve scores by 10% from preto post-test 92% 96% 96%

a mutually agreed-upon focus of work. Students evaluate their behavior at the beginning of the semester and then at the end. Community Assignments, Agency Assessments and the Proposal for Change. will earn a mean score of 5 or 100% 80.9% /ITV 82% 92% 96% 2.1.10b Assessment Collect, organize, and interpret client data SWK 325 Perspective Students engage with individuals, families, peers and other professionals to develop mutually agreed upon goals. These behaviors are assessed using the Student Evaluation Form In this class the text, Understanding Practice, provides a model ( Intervention Model) that guides collecting, organizing and interpreting client data. Exams questions and the Intervention Model assignment both measure student growth on this item. will earn a B or Intervention Model =70% will earn B or 82% 87.5% 69% 66.7%

SWK 326 This is the second opportunity students have to earn field experience. After completing SWK 325 Perspective they understand more about how to collect, organize and interpret client data. Student s behavior is assessed at midterm and the end of the semester by the s. will increase score by at least 10% from pre to post evaluation of student behavior by Agency Supervisor from midterm to final evaluation 78% 85% SWK 424 Micro Practice After two experiences in agencies, Orientation (30 volunteer hours) and (120 field hours) students have gained experience and skills in data interpretation. The class provides assignments and class activities that increase student skills and knowledge of how to gather client information, how to organize that information and how to interpret that information. Students evaluate their own skills at the beginning and end of the class. improve score by 10% from pre- to post-test 100% 80.9% /ITV 82%

Student collect, organize and interpret client data for use in their case presentation. The case presentations are peer reviewed and graded by the instructor. 80% of students will earn a B or. 100% 87% In this class student collect, organize and interpret data about their agency and community. This data is used to guide their implementation of a macro change 58% 78% Assess client strengths and limitations SWK 325 Perspective SWK 424 Micro Practice In this class student learn the difference between diagnosis and assessment. They are taught to assess both clients strengths and limitations. Their knowledge is evaluated by exam questions and graded interview critiques. After observing how agency personnel assess clients (in ) will earn C or will improve score by 10% from preto post-test 86.7% 83%

student then evaluate their own skill level, practice in class and then evaluate their skill level at the end of the class. 100% 80.9% /ITV 82% Students practice assessing clients strengths and limitations in practicum. Students behavior is assess at midterm and at the end of the semester by their.. Using the Agency Assessment, students identify the agency s strengths and weaknesses. Students use the strengths perspective and identify gaps in services and develop a plan for change will earn a mean score of 5 or 92% 96% 91% Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives SWK 424 Micro Practice Students learn how to select the most appropriate intervention. SWK Skill self-appraisal form evaluate student improve score by 10% from pre- to post-test 70% Students will earn mean score of 100% 80.9% /ITV 82%

behavior using Evaluation Form 5 or 2.1.10c Intervention Select appropriate intervention strategies Initiate actions to achieve organizational SWK 424 Micro Practice Students develop goals and objectives for their Proposal for Change. Proposals are reviewed by the student in class and the instructor Students learn how to select the most appropriate intervention. Students evaluate their own behavior at the beginning and end of the class students are expected to work with clients as case managers, brokers and change agents. Their case presentation is evaluated on their ability to discuss appropriate interventions and link those interventions with theories learned in other courses. The Proposal for Change assignment includes selecting appropriate intervention strategies. Students attempts to initiate actions to will earn B or improve score by 10% from pre- to post-test 80% of students will earn B or will earn a mean 96% 100% 80.9% /ITV 82% 100% 87% 96% 92%

goals Implement prevention intervention that enhances client capacities achieve organizational goals are documented in their logs and discussed in seminar groups. Student s behavior is assessed at midterm and end of semester using the s Evaluation of Student Behavior. Students consider their field agency as the client and develop skills in making their agencies more effective in achieving organization goals. The Proposal for Change requires students to write a proposal to achieve change on the macro level Students present a case study during their practicum semester. This is followed by class discussion and instructor feedback on such topics as client strengths, effective intervention and preventive strategies. Students behavior is assessed at midterm and the end of the semester using the Evaluation of Student score of 5 or 96% will earn B or on case presentation 96% 92% 96%

Behavior. Students implement Proposal for Change in their agency or community 96% Help clients resolve problems Students spend many practicum hours helping clients resolve problems. This behavior is assessed at midterm and end of the semester using the Evaluation of Student Behavior.. The client may be either the practicum agency or community. Proposal for Change are peer reviewed and graded by the instructor will earn a mean score of 5 or 92% 96% 96% Negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients In practicum, students negotiate, mediate and advocate for clients. Student s behavior is assessed at midterm and end of the semester using the Evaluation of Student Behavior. will earn a mean score of 5 or 92% 96%

Macro Skills Student negotiates with agency personnel to complete the Agency Assessment Assignment with budget information, program evaluation data, etc. Agency Assessment = 70% students will earn B or 91% Facilitate transitions and endings SWK 325 Perspective They then have to negotiate, mediate and advocate in order to implement their Proposal for Change. Students begin to learn about terminations and endings in this class. The exam questions over text material measure student understanding of the different types of termination. In practicum, students practice facilitating transitions and endings with clients. Students behavior is asses at midterm and end of the semester using the Evaluation of Student Behavior. Proposal for Change = 70 % of students will earn B or earn a C or will earn a mean score of 5 or 96% 86.7% 83% 92% 96% After students submit their Proposal for will earn B or 96%

2.1.10d Evaluation Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention SWK 326 change, they assess what they learned about macro change and submit this evaluation for a grade. Students behavior is measured using Evaluation Students will increase score on evaluation by 10 % from midterm to final when evaluated by 78% 85% SWK 424 Micro Practice Students evaluate their own skills of critical analysis, monitoring and evaluating interventions at the beginning and end of the semester using the Social Work Skills Self- Appraisal Questionnaire. improve score by 10% from pre- to post-test Students analyze, monitor and evaluate their own intervention strategies. Students assess their own abilities at the beginning and end of the semester using the Student Evaluation of Student Behavior. will earn a mean score of 5 or 100% 80.9% /ITV 82% Students analyze the effectiveness of their agencies interventions will earn a B or 91%

when they complete the agency assessment and test over what they have learned in the assessment process.