Student Learning Outcomes
NYU Silver’s MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). In accordance with CSWE accreditation standards, student learning outcomes are measured on a regular basis. Our graduates have a strong track record of success in passing the New York State licensing exam at both the entry level and the advanced clinical level. The most recent learning outcomes, as listed on the CSWE Form AS 4(M), are below.
Master’s of Social Work Program Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Summary of the Program’s Assessment Plan
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 and any additional competencies programs may choose to add. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number measures included in the data presented.
Assessment Measure #1: Final Field Evaluation
Competency(ies) assessed: |
1-9 |
Dimension(s) assessed: |
All Behaviors per competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of core Generalist curriculum |
Who assessed student competence: |
Practicum Supervisor and Practice Instructor/Faculty Practicum Advisor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 3 (Competent) or better on 5-point scale for each competency. |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Measure #2: Final Field Evaluation
Competency(ies) assessed: |
1-9 |
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge Per Competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of Generalist practicum education |
Who assessed student competence: |
Practicum Supervisor and Practice Instructor/Faculty Practicum Advisor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 3 (Competent) or better on 5-point scale for each competency. |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Measure #3: Social Work Research I Course Grade
Competency(ies) assessed: |
4 |
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge Per Competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of Social Work Research I course |
Who assessed student competence: |
Course Instructor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score B or better on an A-F scale |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Measure #4: Social Welfare Programs & Policies Course Grade
Competency(ies) assessed: |
5 |
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge Per Competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of Social Welfare Programs & Policies course |
Who assessed student competence: |
Course Instructor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score B or better on an A-F scale |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
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 and any additional competencies programs may choose to add, that reflect the area of specialized practice. Summarize the program’s competency-based assessment plan. Programs may add/delete rows to accurately reflect the number of areas of specialized practice and each measure included in the data presented.
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Clinical Practice
Assessment Measure #1: Final Field Evaluation
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Assessment of all Behaviors per competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of Social Work Practice IV course |
Who assessed student competence: |
Practice Instructor/Faculty Practicum Advisor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 3 (Competent) or better on 5-point scale for each competency |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Measure #2: Final Field Evaluation
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge per competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of Social Work Field Instruction IV |
Who assessed student competence: |
Practicum Supervisor and Practice Instructor/Faculty Practicum Advisor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score 3 (Competent) or better on 5-point scale for each competency |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Measure #3: Social Work Research II Course Grade
Competency(ies) assessed: |
4 |
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge Per Competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of Social Work Research II course |
Who assessed student competence: |
Course Instructor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score B or better on an A-F scale |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Measure #4: Advanced Social Policy Course Grade
Competency(ies) assessed: |
5 |
Dimension(s) assessed: |
Knowledge Per Competency |
When/where students are assessed: |
Upon completion of the Advanced Social Policy course |
Who assessed student competence: |
Course Instructor |
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: |
Students must score B or better on an A-F scale |
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: |
80% of students will demonstrate competence |
Assessment Data Collected during the Academic Year (2022-2023)
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| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Clinical Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 98.84%, Clinical Practice: 98.52% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 98.45%, Clinical Practice: 98.31% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 87.60%, Clinical Practice: 86.89% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 85.94%, Clinical Practice: 86.65% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 90.53%, Clinical Practice: 87.42% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 99.22%, Clinical Practice: 97.46% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 97.29%, Clinical Practice: 97.04% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 96.12%, Clinical Practice: 95.56% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 87.21%, Clinical Practice: 88.16% |
| Competency 10: Demonstrate Competence in Clinical Social Work Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 94.96%, Clinical Practice: 96.62% |
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 90.00% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 95.00% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 85.83% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency 10: Demonstrate Competence in Clinical Social Work Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 100.00% |
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Clinical Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 80.00%, Clinical Practice: 89.47% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 90.00%, Clinical Practice: 84.21% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 90.00%, Clinical Practice: 81.58% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 10: Demonstrate Competence in Clinical Social Work Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 94.74% |
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Clinical Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 89.66% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 90.00%, Clinical Practice: 84.49% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 93.34%, Clinical Practice: 91.38% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 100.00% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 93.10% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 93.33%, Clinical Practice: 96.55% |
| Competency 10: Demonstrate Competence in Clinical Social Work Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 100.00%, Clinical Practice: 93.10% |
| Competency | Competency Benchmark (%) (Generalist) | Competency Benchmark (Area of Specialized Practice) | Percentage of Students Achieving Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 98.96%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 98.66% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 98.61%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 98.46% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 88.19%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 87.14% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 86.53%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 86.45% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 90.50%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 87.42% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 99.31%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 97.70% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 97.57%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 97.31% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 96.53%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 95.59% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 88.19%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 89.06% |
| Competency 10: Demonstrate Competence in Clinical Social Work Practice | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | 80% of students will demonstrate competence inclusive of 2 or more measures | Generalist Practice: 95.49%, Area of Specialized Practice #1 (Clinical Practice): 96.35% |