Assessment for Our Social Work Programs
The School of Social Work is engaged in an ongoing process of program assessment and continuous improvement.
In accordance with the Accreditation Standard of the Council on Social Work Accreditation (CSWE), the program provides summary data and outcomes for the assessment of each of the competencies, identifying the percentage of students achieving each benchmark.
Baccalaureate Social Work
The findings for our BSW programs are displayed in the following. Last completed in June 2024.
- Dimension(s) assessed: Skill, Value, Cognitive/Affective Processes
- When/where students are assessed: 2024 Spring / SWK 491
- Who assessed student competence: Practicum Instructor
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 4 out of 5 possible scores
- Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum score, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 80% of students achieve outcome benchmark
- Dimension(s) assessed: Knowledge, Value, Cognitive/Affective Processes
- When/where students are assessed: 2023 Fall & 2024 Spring / SWK 332, SWK 433, SWK 500, SWK 511, & SWK 557
- Who assessed student competence: Course Instructor
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 1 & 6: Students must score a minimum of “A” grade on the on-line training of SWK 332
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 2 & 5: Students must score a minimum of 15 out of 20 points on the exam of SWK 500
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 3 & 7: Students must score a minimum of 6 out of 8 points on two 4-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency of SWK 511
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 4 & 9: Students must score a minimum 16 of 21 points in the combination scores of Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8 in the Quantitative assignment and Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6 in the Qualitative assignment of SWK 557
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 8: Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper of SWK 433
- Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum score, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 80% of students achieve outcome benchmark
Form AS B5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #1 Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 2: SWK 332 Child Abuse/Mandated Reporter Certificate | Students must score a minimum of “A” grade on the on-line training | 80% |
| #2 Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #2 Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 2: SWK 500 Final Exam | Students must score a minimum of 15 out of 20 points on the exam | 80% |
| #3 Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #3 Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 2: SWK 511 Common Written Assignment | Students must score a minimum of 6 out of 8 points on two 4-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency | 80% |
| #4 Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #4 Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 2: SWK 557 Common Assignments: Quantitative and Qualitative Article Critique | Students must score a minimum 16 of 21 points in the combination scores of Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8 in the Quantitative part and Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6 in the Qualitative part | 80% |
| #5 Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #5 Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 2: SWK 500 Final Exam | Students must score a minimum of 15 out of 20 points on the exam | 80% |
| #6 Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #6 Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 332 Child Abuse/Mandated Reporter Certificate | Students must score a minimum of “A” grade on the on-line training | 80% |
| #7 Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #7 Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 511 Common Written Assignment | Students must score a minimum of 6 out of 8 points on two 4-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency | 80% |
| #8 Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #8 Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 433 Capstone Individual Paper | Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #9 Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #9 Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 557 Common Assignments: Quantitative and Qualitative Article Critique | Students must score a minimum 16 of 21 points in the combination scores of Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8 in the Quantitative part and Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6 in the Qualitative part | 80% |
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments |
Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Optionsn = (32) |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Garden Cityn = (32) |
Program Option 2 Outcomes: Brooklynn = (0) |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: Poughkeepsien = (0) |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Middletownn = (0) |
Program Option 2 Outcomes: Hauppaugen = (0) |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: OMSWn = (0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 97.5% | 97.5% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 97.4% | 97.4% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
80% | 97.2% | 97.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 82.3% | 82.3% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 91.1% | 91.1% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 92.1% | 92.1% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 97.5% | 97.5% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 97.5% | 97.5% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 89.2% | 89.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Master of Social Work Program
The findings for our MSW programs are displayed in the following. Last completed in June 2024.
Generalist Year
- Dimension(s) assessed: Skill, Value, Cognitive/Affective Processes
- When/where students are assessed: 2024 Spring / SWK 691
- Who assessed student competence: Practicum Instructor
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 4 out of 5 possible scores
- Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum score, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 80% of students achieve outcome benchmark
- Dimension(s) assessed: Knowledge, Value, Cognitive/Affective Processes
- When/where students are assessed: 2023 Fall & 2024 Spring / SWK 500, SWK 511, SWK 520, SWK 521, & SWK 557
- Who assessed student competence: Course Instructor
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 1 & 6: Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper of SWK 520
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 2 & 5: Students must score a minimum of 15 out of 20 points on the exam of SWK 500
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 3 & 7: Students must score a minimum of 6 out of 8 points on two 4-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency of SWK 511
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 4 & 9: Students must score a minimum 16 of 21 points in the combination scores of Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8 in the Quantitative assignment and Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6 in the Qualitative assignment of SWK 557
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 8: Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper of SWK 521
- Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum score, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 80% of students achieve outcome benchmark
Form AS M5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 2: SWK 520 Social Identity Paper | Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 2: SWK 500 Final Exam | Students must score a minimum of 15 out of 20 points on the exam | 80% |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 2: SWK 511 Common Written Assignment | Students must score a minimum of 6 out of 8 points on two 4-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency | 80% |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 2: SWK 557 Common Assignments: Quantitative and Qualitative Article Critique | Students must score a minimum 16 of 21 points in the combination scores of Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8 in the Quantitative part and Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6 in the Qualitative part |
80% |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 2: SWK 500 Final Exam | Students must score a minimum of 15 out of 20 points on the exam | 80% |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 520 Social Identity Paper | Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 511 Common Written Assignment | Students must score a minimum of 6 out of 8 points on two 4-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency | 80% |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 521 Written Paper – Part III | Students must score a minimum of “B-” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 557 Common Assignments: Quantitative and Qualitative Article Critique | Students must score a minimum 16 of 21 points in the combination scores of Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8 in the Quantitative part and Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6 in the Qualitative part |
80% |
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments |
Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options n = (133) |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Garden Cityn = (32) |
Program Option 2 Outcomes: Brooklynn = (13) |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: Poughkeepsien = (3) |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Middletownn = (5) |
Program Option 2 Outcomes: Hauppaugen = (7) |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: OMSWn = (73) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 91.5% | 91.3% | 87.1% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 91% |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 92.7% | 90.6% | 94.4% | 100% | 90% | 91.7% | 89.7% |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
80% | 88.7% | 96.5% | 94.5% | 93.8% | 80% | 79.2% | 88% |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 87.9% | 85.3% | 82% | 93.8% | 100% | 84.5% | 82% |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 88.1% | 87% | 94.5% | 100% | 80% | 83.3% | 83.9% |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 93.6% | 93.1% | 86.2% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 92.4% |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 89.8% | 91.1% | 94.5% | 93.8% | 90% | 79.2% | 89.9% |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 93.3% | 94.4% | 94.5% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 90.8% |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 88% | 83.1% | 82% | 100% | 82.9% | 92.9% | 87% |
Specialized Year
- Dimension(s) assessed: Skill, Value, Cognitive/Affective Processes
- When/where students are assessed: 2024 Spring / SWK 791
- Who assessed student competence: Practicum Instructor
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 4 out of 5 possible scores
- Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum score, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 80% of students achieve outcome benchmark
- Dimension(s) assessed: Knowledge, Value, Cognitive/Affective Processes
- When/where students are assessed: 2023 Fall & 2024 Spring / SWK 710, SWK 722, SWK 758 & SWK 782
- Who assessed student competence: Course Instructor
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 1, 6, & 8: Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper of SWK 782
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 2 & 5: Students must score a minimum of 11 out of 15 points on the quiz of SWK 722
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 3 & 7: Students must score a minimum of 7 out of 10 points on two 5-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency of SWK 710
- Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative achievement) for Competencies 4 & 9: Students must score a minimum of 64 out of 80 points on the combination scores of Step1, Stept2, and Step3 of the EIP paper of SWK 758
- Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum score, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 80% of students achieve outcome benchmark
Area of Specialized Practice: Social justice approaches to advanced direct social work practice
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | Instrument 2: SWK 782 Preparation for Social Work with Groups and Beginning Phase Practice Paper |
Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Instrument 2: SWK 722 Moodle Quiz | Students must score a minimum of 11 out of 15 points on the quiz | 80% |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 2: SWK 710 Common Written Assignment | Students must score a minimum of 7 out of 10 points on two 5-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency | 80% |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | Instrument 2: SWK 758 Evidence Informed Practice (EIP) Paper | Students must score a minimum of 64 out of 80 points on the combination scores of Step1, Stept2, and Step3 of the EIP paper | 80% |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | Instrument 2: SWK 722 Moodle Quiz | Students must score a minimum of 11 out of 15 points on the quiz | 80% |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 782 Preparation for Social Work with Groups and Beginning Phase Practice Paper |
Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 710 Common Written Assignment | Students must score a minimum of 7 out of 10 points on two 5-point grading criteria inclusive of the competency | 80% |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 782 Preparation for Social Work with Groups and Beginning Phase Practice Paper |
Students must score a minimum of “B” grade on the paper | 80% |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 1: Practicum Evaluation | Students must score 4 or above in the 5-point Likert scale | 80% |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | Instrument 2: SWK 758 Evidence Informed Practice (EIP) Paper | Students must score a minimum of 64 out of 80 points on the combination scores of Step1, Stept2, and Step3 of the EIP paper | 80% |
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments |
Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options n = (191) |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Garden Cityn = (57) |
Program Option 2 Outcomes: Brooklynn = (20) |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: Poughkeepsien = (11) |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Middletownn = (0) |
Program Option 2 Outcomes: Hauppaugen = (5) |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: OMSWn = (97) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% | 94.4% | 96.9% | 90.2% | 94.5% | N/A | 100% | 90.4% |
| #2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% | 88% | 81.5% | 80.5% | 87.9% | N/A | 100% | 90.2% |
| #3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
80% | 93.7% | 95.6% | 83.3% | 94.5% | N/A | 100% | 94.9% |
| #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% | 90.7% | 91.3% | 88.2% | 95% | N/A | 95% | 83.8% |
| #5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% | 82.6% | 79% | 67.6% | 86.6% | N/A | 90.0% | 89.7% |
| #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 92.7% | 96.8% | 90.4% | 86.6% | N/A | 100% | 89.6% |
| #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 91.8% | 94.7% | 75.1% | 94.5% | N/A | 100% | 94.7% |
| #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 93.4% | 94.6% | 84% | 100% | N/A | 100% | 88.4% |
| #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% | 92.2% | 95% | 91.2% | 95% | N/A | 95% | 85% |
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