Assessment of MSW Student Learning Outcomes
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON GRADUATE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
LAST COMPLETED JUNE 2025
GCSW Educational Competencies and Practice Behaviors - EPAS 2022
5.0.1(d) The program posts its assessment plan and summary outcomes publicly on its webpage using Form AS 5.0.1(d). The findings are updated every two years, at minimum.
- The program submits Form AS B5.0.1(d) or Form AS M5.0.1(d) to report its assessment plan and most recent assessment summary outcomes.
- The program provides a hyperlink to the program’s webpage where the assessment plan and summary outcomes are publicly displayed.
- The program provides outcomes for each program option and in aggregate.
Form AS M5.0.1(d) | Student Achievement Assessment Summary
Graduate College of Social Work
Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct
at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Generalist Competency Assessment Instrument 2: Generalist Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Assessment Data Collected on: 06/25
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments |
Aggregate Competency Assessment n=149 |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Face-to-Face Competency Assessment n=84 Practicum Assessment n=85 |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: Online Competency Assessment n=65 Practicum Assessment n=61 |
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 100% | 98% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 98% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Clinical Concentration
| Compentency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
|
Competency 1: |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and/or Groups |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, and/or Groups |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, and/or Groups |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, and/or Groups |
Instrument 1: Clinical Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Clinical Practicum Form |
at least 3 out of 5 correct at least a score of 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instrument |
Area of Specialized Practice #2: Macro Concentration
|
Competency |
Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency |
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 6: Engage with Organizations, and/or Communities |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations, and/or Communities |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Organizations, and/or Communities |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations, and/or Communities |
Instrument 1: Macro Curriculum Assessment Instrument 2: Macro Practicum Form |
score of at least 3 out of 5 score of at least 3 out of 5 |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Area of Specialized Practice #1: Clinical Concentration
Assessment Data Collected on: 06/25
|
Competency |
Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments |
Aggregate Actual Competency Assessment n=149 |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Face-to-Face Competency Assessment n=84 Practicum Assessment n=85 |
Program Option 3 Outcomes: Online Competency Assessment n=65 Practicum Assessment n=61 |
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 99% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 98% | 99% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 99% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 99% | 100% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 99% | 100% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communitie | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations, and/or Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 98% | 100% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 99% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations, and/or Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
99% | 99% | 98% |
Area of Specialized Practice #2: Macro Concentration
Assessment Data Collected on: 06/25
| Competency | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments |
Aggregate Actual Competency Assessment n=149 |
Program Option 1 Outcomes: Face-to-Face Competency Assessment n=84 Practicum Assessment n=85 |
Program Option 3 |
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Organizations and/or Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 7: Assess Organizations and/or Communitie | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Organizations and/or Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Organizations and/or Communities | 90% inclusive of all instruments |
100% | 100% | 100% |