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Board of Accreditation (BOA)
Department of Social Work Accreditation (DOSWA)
Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work Program Accreditation 
2022 EPAS
 
Form AS M5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
Virginia State University Master of Social Work Program 
Form AS M5.0.1(d)

 

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan 

Competency

Instrument

Instrument:

Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument

Competency:

Expected Level of Achievement for Competency

Competency 1:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 2:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

 

 

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
 

 Timeframe of Student Competency Assessment: 08/25-05/26

Date Publicly Posted on Program’s Website: 06/26

 

Competency

Competency:
Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual Outcomes:

All Program Options

 

n = (56)

Program Option 1

Outcomes:

Petersburg, VA

n = (34)

Program Option 2

Outcomes:

Online

 

n = (22)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

75%

95.5%

96%

95%

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

75%

91%

90%

92%

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

75%

92.5%

92%

93%

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

75%

92.5%

96%

89%

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

75%

92%

91%

93%

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

83%

82%

84%

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

97%

95%

99%

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

97%

96%

98%

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

87%

87%

87%

 

 

Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan 

Area of Specialized Practice: Trauma-Informed Care

 

Competency

Instrument

Instrument:

Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument

Competency:

Expected Level of Achievement for Competency

Competency 1:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 2:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1:  (SWEAP Specialized Curriculum Assessment Instrument

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

75%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

 

Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes
 

 Timeframe of Student Competency Assessment: 08/25-05/26

Date Publicly Posted on Program’s Website: 06/26

 

Competency

Competency:
Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual Outcomes:

All Program Options

 

n = (52)

Program Option 1

Outcomes:

Petersburg, VA

 

n = (31)

Program Option 2

Outcomes:

Online

 

n = (21)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

75%

93%

96%

90%

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

75%

96%

97%

95%

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

75%

98%

96%

100%

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

75%

98.5%

97%

100%

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

75%

94.5

97%

92%

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

88%

90%

86%

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

91.5%

96%

87%

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

98%

100%

96%

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

75%

91.5%

100%

83%

 

 

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