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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)

Jump to: Washington Square | Shanghai | Rockland | Westchester | Overall Assessment

Program Option #1: Washington Square Campus

Generalist Practice: n = 258; Clinical Practice: n = 473

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%

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Program Option #2: Shanghai, China (Generalist Practice Only)

Generalist Practice: n = 12

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%

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Program Option #3: Rockland, NY

Generalist Practice: n = 14; Clinical Practice: n = 19

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%

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Program Option #4: Westchester, NY

Generalist Practice: n = 15; Clinical Practice: n = 18

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%

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Overall Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

(Aggregate Findings for All Students from All Program Options Combined)

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%

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