Table 1: Assessment Matrix Foundation

Table 1: Assessment Matrix Foundation

Benchmark is met if 3 of the 4

Course Assignment
80% earn a B or better on the assignment / Advanced Stand Course
80% earn a B or better on the assignment / Self-Assessment
80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) / Field Evaluation
80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) / Assessment Results
2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
●Advocate for client access to the services of social work / Social Welfare Policy II
Advocacy paper
99% / Advanced Standing
Critical thinking paper
98% / M = 4.67
100% / 3, 40
M = 3.71
94.7% / Benchmark met
●Practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development / HBSE: Small Systems
Reading reflections
94% / Advanced Standing
Critical thinking paper
98% / M = 4.64
100% / 61, 64, 70, 73, 77
M = 3.96
95.8 % / Benchmark met
●Attend to professional roles and boundaries / SW Practice with Small Systems
Ethics group project
99% / Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper
98% / M = 4.77
100% / 1, 62, 68, 69
M = 3.99
98.4% / Benchmark met
●Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication / Social Welfare Policy II
Advocacy paper
99% / Advanced Standing
Critical thinking paper
98% / M = 4.83
100% / 63, 65, 67
M = 3.92
97.9% / Benchmark met
●Engage in career-long learning / Fundamentals of Research I
Article review
97% / Advanced Standing
Critical thinking paper
98% / M = 4.70
100% / 41, 59, 71, 72
M = 3.75
94.2% / Benchmark met
●Use supervision and consultation / SW Practice with Small Systems
Ethics group project
99% / Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper
98% / M = 4.58
100% / 2, 60, 66
M = 4.06
98.6% / Benchmark met
2.1.2 Ethical Principles
●Recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice / SW Practice with Small Systems
Ethics group project
99% / Advanced Standing
Final Proposal
94% / M = 4.74
100% / 74
M = 3.96
99.2% / Benchmark met
●Make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics… / SW Practice with Small Systems
Ethics group project
99% / Advanced Standing Final Proposal
94% / M = 4.74
100% / 75
M = 4.07
99.2% / Benchmark met
●Tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts / SW Practice with Small Systems
Ethics group project
99% / Advanced Standing
Final Proposal
94% / M = 4.35
100% / 76
M = 3.76
97.7% / Benchmark met
●Apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions / SW Practice with Small Systems / Advanced Standing
Final Proposal
94% / M = 4.56
100% / 4
M = 3.92
98.4% / Benchmark met
2.1.3 Critical Thinking
●Distinguish, appraise,
and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge, and practice wisdom / Fundamentals of Research I
Literature review
97% / Advanced Standing
Article Critique
84% / M = 4.45
100% / 78, 82
M = 3.59
92.7% / Benchmark met
• Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation / Fundamentals of Research II
Empirical article critique
100% / Advanced Standing
Article Critique
84% / M = 4.38
100% / 79, 81
M = 3.95
98.4% / Benchmark met
●Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues / SW Practice with Large System
Grant application
100% / Advanced Standing
Article Critique
84% / M = 4.58
100% / 5, 6, 80
M = 3.77
96.2% / Benchmark met
2.1.4 Engage Diversity
and Difference
●Recognize the extent
to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create, or enhance privilege and power / HBSE: Small Systems
Presentations on chapters
94% / Advanced Standing
Final Proposal
94% / M = 4.58
100% / 8
M = 3.37
87.3% / Benchmark met
●Gain sufficient self
awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups / SW Practice with Small Systems
Ethics group project
99% / Advance Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.58
100% / 84
M = 3.76
98.4% / Benchmark met
● Recognize and
communicate
their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences / HBSE: Small Systems
Presentation on chapters
94% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.70
100% / 7, 83, 86
M = 3.92
98.1% / Benchmark met
● View themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informant / Social Welfare Policy II
Policy analysis paper
97% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.64
100% / 85
M = 3.61
94.4% / Benchmark met
2.1.5 Advance Human
Rights & Social and
Economic Justice
● Understand the
forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination / HBSE Large Systems
Integrative paper 1
97% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.43
100% / 42
M = 2.72
70.6% / Benchmark Met
●Advocate for human rights and social and economic justice / Social Welfare Policy II
Advocacy paper
97% / Advanced Standing
Final Proposal
94% / M = 4.38
100% / 9
M = 3.16
81.2% / Benchmark met
●Engage in practices that advance social and economic justice / Social Welfare Policy I
Group project
99% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.32
100% / 10
M = 3.58
91.8% / Benchmark met
2.1.6 Research
Informed Practice/
Practice Informed
Research
●Use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry / Fundamentals of Research I
Literature review
97% / Advanced Standing
Logic model
100% / M = 4.29
100% / 11, 43
M = 3.50
92.1% / Benchmark met
●Research evidence to inform practice / Fundamentals of Research II
Empirical article critique
97% / Advanced Standing
Logic model
100% / M = 4.29
100% / 12
M = 3.42
93.3% / Benchmark met
2.1.7 Knowledge of Human Behavior and SocialEnvironment / Benchmark met
●Utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation / HBSE Large Systems
Integrative paper II
97% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.4
100% / 14, 44, 87
M = 3.64
91.8% / Benchmark met
●Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment / HBSE: Small Systems
“Think piece”
94% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.58
100% / 13, 45, 88
M = 3.44
88.3% / Benchmark met
2.1.8 Policy Practice – Advance Social/Economic
●Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being / Social Welfare Policy II
Policy analysis paper
97% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.25
100% / 16, 46, 47
M = 3.45
91.5% / Benchmark met
●Collaborate with colleagues And clients for effective policy Action / Social Welfare Policy II
Policy analysis paper
97% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.38
100% / 15, 48, 49, 89
M = 3.33
84.3% / Benchmark met
2.1.9 Contexts that Shape Practice
●Continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services / Social Welfare Policy I
Descriptive analysis of legislation
99% / Advanced Standing
Paper on learning group
100% / M = 4.35
100% / 17, 50, 51, 90
M = 3.45
90.9% / Benchmark met
●Provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery And practice to improve the quality of social services / SW Practice with Large Systems
Agency/organization profile
100% / Advanced Standing
Paper on learning group
100% / M = 4.35
100% / 18, 52
M = 3.49
92.7% / Benchmark met
2.1.10 Engage, Assess, Intervene & Evaluate
2.1.10(a) Engagement
●Substantively And effectively prepare for Action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, And communities / SW Practice with Large Systems
Agency/organizational profile
100% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.54
100% / 19, 20, 22
M = 3.88
98.1% / Benchmark met
●Use empathy And other interpersonal skills / SW Practice with Small Systems
Therapeutic intervention plan
99% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.9
100% / 21
M = 4.21
100% / Benchmark met
●Develop a mutually Agreed-on focus of work And desired outcomes / SW Practice with Large System
Grant writing
100%s / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.74
100% / 23, 24
M = 3.72
93.6% / Benchmark met
2.1.10(b) Assessment
●Collect, organize, And interpret client data / SW Practice with Small Systems
Therapeutic intervention plan
99% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.54
100% / 25
M = 3.53
92.2% / Benchmark met
●Assess client strengths and limitations / SW Practice with Large Systems
Community profile
100% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.77
100% / 26
M = 3.63
93.2% / Benchmark met
●Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals And objectives / SW Practice with Small Systems
Therapeutic intervention plan
99% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.64
100% / 27
M = 3.58
91.6% / Benchmark met
●Select appropriate intervention strategies / SW Practice with Large Systems
Grant application
100% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.54
100% / 28
M = 3.49
92.4% / Benchmark met
2.1.10(c) Intervention
●Initiate actions to achieve organizational goals / SW Practice with Large Systems
Agency/organization profile
100% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.46
100% / 30, 33
M = 3.45
88.8% / Benchmark met
●Implement prevention interventions that enhance clients capacities / SW Practice with Small Systems
Methods paper
99% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.48
96.8% / 29, 91
M = 3.68
93.4% / Benchmark met
●Help clients resolve problems / SW Practice with Small Systems
Methods paper
99% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.58
100% / 35
M = 3.5
90.9% / Benchmark met
●Negotiate, meditate,
and advocate for clients / Social Welfare Policy I
Legislative action assignment
99% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.61
100% / 31, 34, 56
M = 3.45
88.6% / Benchmark met
●Facilitate transitions
and endings / SW Practice with Small Systems
Methods paper
99% / Advanced Standing
Psychopathology overview
89% / M = 4.5
100% / 32
M = 3.85
96.1% / Benchmark met
2.1.10(d) Evaluation
●Social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions / Fundamentals of Research II
Empirical article critique
100% / Advanced Standing
Final proposal
94% / M = 4.54
100% / 36, 37, 38, 39, 57, 58, 92
M = 3.11
79.1% / Benchmark met

Table 2: Competencies and Practice Behaviors Distributed in the Social Work Full-Time MSW Micro Concentration Curriculum

Course Assignment
Course Assignment
80% earn a B or better on the assignment / Alumni Survey 80% at 3 or above on a 5-point scale (Mean at 3 or above and % reported) / Supervisor
Survey
80% at 3 or above on a 5-point scale (Mean at 3 or above and % reported) / Field Evaluation
80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean at 3 or above and % reported) / Assessment Results
2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
●Demonstrate the professional use of self and critical consciousness in multiple micro practice context / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.52
100% / M = 4.6
100% / 1, 32
M = 4.7
98.8% / Benchmark met
●Seek supervision and consultation appropriately and stay abreast of changes in social work practice through life-long learning / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
99% / M = 4.5
100% / M = 4.6
100% / 3, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39
M = 4.24
97.8% / Benchmark met
●Communicate the purpose of social work practice with other professionals, clients and the community. / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
99% / M = 4.52
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 2, 34
M = 4.11
98.8% / Benchmark met
2.1.2 Apply Social Work Ethical Principles to guide professional practice
●Apply the NASW Code of Ethics when making ethical decisions and resolving ethical dilemmas / Psychopathology
Final paper
74% / M = 4.58
100% / M = 4.8
100% / 40
M = 4.17
97.1% / Benchmark met
●Demonstrate and apply a professional understanding of personal and societal values in ethical decision-making with individuals, families and groups. / Dynamics of Race and Discrimination
Cultural awareness
95% / M = 4.67
100% / M = 4.6
100% / 4, 41
M = 4.09
97% / Benchmark met
●2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform communicate professional judgements
●Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to critically analyze a variety of theories and practice approaches in bringing about therapeutic change in individuals, families and small groups / Psychopathology
Final paper
74% / M = 4.29
97.1% / M = 4.2
100% / 5, 42, 45
M = 4.01
97.1% / Benchmark met
●Communicate orally and in writing when working with client systems and complete documentation effectively; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.58
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 7, 43
M = 4.16
96% / Benchmark met
●Draw upon a variety of sources to obtain knowledge and skills based upon scientific inquiry. / Program Evaluation
Literature review
95% / M = 4.47
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 6, 44, 46
M = 4.24
97.7% / Benchmark met
2.1.4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
Utilize knowledge and skills to address social structure and cultural values that may oppress, marginalize, and alienate some, while creating privilege and power for others; / Dynamics of Race and Discrimination
Cultural awareness paper
95% / M = 4.38
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 9
M = 4.17
92.6% / Benchmark met
●Demonstrate an understanding and valuing of one’s own culture that influences personal biases and values that may create prejudices in working with diverse groups; / Dynamics of Race and Discrimination
Cultural awareness paper
95% / M = 4.61
100% / M = 4.2
80% / 39
M = 4.04
97% / Benchmark met
•Integrate effectively into practice knowledge and skills of differences and similarities, as well as dimensions of diversity. / Dynamics of Race and Discrimination
Final paper
95% / M = 4.55
100% / M = 4.2
80% / 8
M = 4.21
100% / Benchmark met
2.1.5 Advance human rights and social economic justice
●Demonstrate abilities to promote strengths and competence in individuals, families and small groups; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
95% / M = 4.64
100% / M = 4.8
100% / 23
M = 4.26
100% / Benchmark met
•Empower clients to overcome oppression and appreciate social and economic justice by developing client awareness of theories of justice and strategies to promote human and civil rights; / Dynamics of Race and Discrimination
Final paper
95% / M = 4.5
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 11
M = 3.66
91.2% / Benchmark met
●Advocate for social and economic justice on behalf of clients and to create social change. / Program Evaluation
Final paper
95% / M = 4.32
100% / M = 4.0
100% / 10
M = 3.57
91.4% / Benchmark met
2.1.6 Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
●Review practice research and select models appropriate to various client populations; / Program Evaluation
Literature review
95% / M = 4.26
97.1% / M = 3.8
100% / 29
M = 4.16
98.5% / Benchmark met
●Apply research methods and skills in the critical examination and evaluation of their own practice; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Family therapy paper
99% / M = 4.02
97% / M = 3.4
80% / 12
M = 3.77
97.3% / Benchmark met
●Document practice experiences to provide data that reflects and builds upon evidence-based intervention. / Psychopathology
Weekly practice applications
85% / M = 4.24
96.9% / M = 4.0
100% / 13
M = 3.31
84.9% / Benchmark met
2.1.7 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
•Apply a biopsychosocial conceptual framework, to understand human conditions that affect client behavior; / Psychopathology
Weekly practice applications
85% / M = 4.57
100% / M = 4.6
100% / 47
M = 4.08
96.7% / Benchmark met
●Review, select and apply developmentally and culturally competent assessment, intervention and evaluation models; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.39
96.9% / M = 4.4
100% / 15, 48
M = 3.88
94.4% / Benchmark met
●Integrate knowledge of individual and family life span development in the context of the environment to understand the client’s human condition. / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Family therapy paper
95% / M = 4.45
96.9% / M = 4.6
100% / 14, 49
M = 4.04
96.7% / Benchmark met
2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services
●Stay current with political, economic, social, and environmental trends that create policies that may have a negative impact on client systems; / Program Evaluation
Final Paper – political and ethics
95% / M = 4.33
100% / M = 3.8
80% / 50
M = 3.93
96.6% / Benchmark met
●Collaborate with stakeholders who engage in policy making that affect program designs, program funding and service delivery; / Program Evaluation
Final paper – implications
95% / M = 4.06
97% / M = 3.8
80% / 16, 51
M = 3.08
74.2% / Benchmark met
●Choose appropriate methods for advocating on behalf of individuals, families and small groups. / Dynamics of Race and Discrimination
Final paper
95% / M = 4.51
100% / M = 4.8
100% / 52
M = 3.84
93.3% / Benchmark met
2.1.9 Respond to contexts that shape Practice
●Respond effectively to the existing context that impact the nature of services with a continuum of care model that under gird relevant services; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.45
97% / M = 4.4
100% / 17, 53
M = 3.83
94.5% / Benchmark met
●Act as change agents to provide leadership and promote stability in quality service delivery that address existing human needs; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
95% / M = 4.42
100% / M = 4.6
100% / 53
M = 3.92
95.7% / Benchmark met
●Advocate for health and mental health, and promote resiliency factors that may contribute to the reduction of risk and vulnerability. / Psychopathology
Mental health in the news
95% / M = 4.48
100% / M = 4.8
100% / 18, 55
M = 3.97
93.8% / Benchmark met
2.1.10 (a) Engagement
●Prepare for initial client contact by integrating their knowledge, skills and values with their preliminary understanding of the client’s human conditions; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Professional literature critique
95% / M = 4.60
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 19
M = 4.53
100% / Benchmark met
●Develop an awareness of ethical dilemmas that may exist in preparation for client interaction; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
99% / M = 4.57
100% / M = 4.6
100% / 20
M = 4.38
100% / Benchmark met
●Identify with the client’s anxiety inherent in initial interaction and purposefully use the professional self to demonstrate empathy, respect for worth and dignity of the client to facilitate the client’s sharing his/her human condition. / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.57
100% / M = 4.8
100% / 21
M = 4.15
98.5% / Benchmark met
2.1.10(b) Assessment
●Communicate effectively with all client systems to obtain and analyze in-depth data to provide answers to issues, problems, needs, resources, client strengths and assets and collaboratively involve the client system in determining intervention strategies and goals; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
99% / M = 4.42
100% / M = 4.8
100% / 22
M = 4.14
100% / Benchmark met
●Conduct a developmental interview that enables the client to share his/her human condition and participate in determining the effectiveness of their support network that can be utilized to implement the planned change process; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.42
97% / M = 4.4
100% / 23
M = 4.26
100% / Benchmark met
●Determine collaboratively a course of action which identifies those achievements and/or barriers to successful outcomes. / Psychopathology
Weekly practice application
85% / M = 4.48
97% / M = 4.8
100% / 24
M = 4.09
99% / Benchmark met
2.1.10 (c) Intervention
●Enlist the client in the development of appropriate and mutually agreed-on intervention plan; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.51
97% / M = 4.8
100% / 25, 56
M = 4.08
98.8% / Benchmark met
●Implement collaborative intervention strategies that enhance client social functioning utilizing referral sources when indicated; / Psychopathology
Final paper
74% / M = 4.48
97% / M = 4.6
100% / 26, 57
M = 4.24
96.5% / Benchmark met
●Utilize the client’s human condition to facilitate change through negotiation, mediation and advocacy; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.57
100% / M = 4.2
100% / 27, 58
M = 4.21
96.5% / Benchmark met
●Seek supervision, consultation and literature review to enhance the client’s goal achievement; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Literature review
95% / M = 4.54
100% / M = 4.4
100% / 59
M = 4.21
97.6% / Benchmark met
●Facilitate the client in developing and maintaining adaptive behaviors that provide stability within their environment. / Advanced Practice with Small Systems I
Therapeutic intervention project
95% / M = 4.45
97% / M = 4.4
100% / 60
M = 4.00
96.7% / Benchmark met
2.1.10(d) Evaluation
●Monitor and evaluate interventions in collaboration with client systems / Program Evaluation
Final project
95% / M = 4.33
97.1% / M = 4.4
100% / 28, 61
M = 3.91
96.2% / Benchmark met
●Utilize research skills to ensure best practices of evidence-based intervention; / Program Evaluation
Final project
95% / M = 4.21
97% / M = 4.0
100% / 29, 62
M = 3.91
94.3% / Benchmark met
●Facilitate termination and separation of the client-worker relationship by assessing the goal attainment results, and the client’s readiness; / Advanced Practice with Small Systems II
Micro group simulation
95% / M = 4.33
97% / M = 4.4
100% / 30, 63
M = 3.67
89.3% / Benchmark met
●Develop strategies for feedback on client’s maintaining adaptive functioning; / Psychopathology
Weekly practice applications
85% / M = 4.48
97% / M = 4.4
100% / 31, 64
M = 3.76
93.2%
●Work collaboratively with evaluators/researchers to assess intervention efficacy and effectiveness. / Program Evaluation
Final project
95% / M = 4.18
93.9% / M = 4.0
100% / 65
M = 3.62
86.9% / Benchmark met

Table 3: Competencies and Practice Behaviors Distributed in the Social Work Full-Time MSW Macro Concentration Curriculum

Course Assignment 80% earn a B or better on the assignment / Alumni Survey
80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) / Supervisor
Survey
80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) / Field Evaluation
80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) / Assessment Results
2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
●Facilitate access to services for client systems with human service organizations and communities / Strategies of Community Organization
Target plan for services
100% / M = 3.75
75% / M = 5.0
100% / 2, 24
M = 4.23
98.7% / Benchmark Met
●Engage staff in career learning through staff training and orientation / SW Administration
Final paper and pres.
100% / M = 3.75
75% / M = 4.0
100% / 26, 27, 28, 29
M = 4.32
100% / Benchmark Met
●Use staff supervision and consultation in staff development / SW Administration Final paper and pres.
100% / M = 3.5
75% / M = 5.0
100% / 3, 23, 25
M = 4.42
100% / Benchmark Met
●Demonstrate self-awareness in analyzing the effectiveness of service delivery systems when working with diverse populations in the student’s field placement and professional practice / Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination
Cultural awareness
95% / M = 3.25
75% / M = 5.0
100% / 1, 22
M = 4.35
100% / Benchmark Met
2.1.2 Apply social work codes of ethics to social planning, administration, and supervision with client involvement and staff participation in decision-making
●Distinguish how decisions are made with considerations of the political and organizational constraints and professional ethics and standards in HSOs / SW Administration