Our CSWE-accredited program is also guided by the CSWE competencies that graduating MSW students are expected to acquire in a master’s program. These competencies detail the fundamental practice behaviors students develop and use in their new roles as professional social workers. The 9 core competencies as outlined by CSWE are as follows:

1–Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

2 –Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

3 –Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

4 - Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research- Informed Practice

5 –Engage in Policy Practice

6 –Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

7 –Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

8 –Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

9 –Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Student Learning Outcomes

SSW Assessment of Learning Outcomes - October 2019

SSW Assessment of Learning Outcomes - October 2018

SSW Assessment of Learning Outcomes - October 2017

Competency Assessment and Field Training Videos‌‌

Here are links to videos related to CSWE Accreditation and to Field Office Forms and Procedures.  These videos are designed to be viewed by classroom and field instructors, liaisons and students. 

Please click the topics below to view videos.

Competency Assessment Videos

Faculty Training Videos

Field Training Videos

Self Study Report

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