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DSW Program Assessment Outcomes

CSWE accreditation

In compliance with CSWE accreditation, the DSW Program reports its summary assessment plan and outcomes. Each Core Skill and Expertise for the Engaged Scholarship area of focus is assessed according to two instruments.

They are the following:

Core Skill and Expertise for the Engaged Scholarship

In compliance with CSWE accreditation, the DSW Program reports its summary assessment plan and outcomes. Each Core Skill and Expertise for the Engaged Scholarship area of focus is assessed according to two instruments. They are the following:

Core Expertise and Skill 1: Advance practice through innovative approaches
Instrument 1: Spring case study rubric, case conceptualization
Instrument 2: Spring qualitative study rubric, manuscript implications for practice, program, and policy

Core Expertise and Skill 2: Use and critically evaluate research and knowledge
Instrument 1: Fall case study rubric, literature review (focus of literature)
Instrument 2: Spring qualitative study rubric, manuscript literature review

Core Expertise and Skill 3: Engage in scientific inquiry that reflects doctoral-level scholarship
Instrument 1: Spring case study rubric, discussion section
Instrument 2: Spring qualitative study rubric, manuscript results section

Core Expertise and Skill 4: Develop and disseminate practice-relevant, research-informed knowledge through a variety of channels, such as teaching, scholarship, professional presentations, mentoring, and administration.
Instrument 1: Spring qualitative study rubric, manuscript discussion section
Instrument 2: Spring Multimedia Project (MMP) rubric, website launch

Core Expertise and Skill 5: Provide leadership in social work practice and/or education
Instrument 1: Spring case study rubric, discussion section
Instrument 2: Spring Multimedia Project (MMP) rubric, scholarship section

Core Expertise and Skill 6: Develop and maintain substantive expertise in one or more areas of social work practice.
Instrument 1: Spring identification of graduation area of focus
Instrument 2: Spring Multimedia Project (MMP) presentation rubric, scholarship section 
 

Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes

Form AS D5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
DSW Program 
Summary of Plan 
Area of Focus: Engaged Scholarship 

2025 Accreditation Standards for Practice Doctorate Social Work Programs

Core Expertise and Skills

Instrument

Instrument:

 Level of Achievement

(Meets/ Exceeds)

Averaged Level of Achievement for Core Expertise and Skill

Core Expertise
and Skill 1:
Advance practice through innovative approaches

Instrument 1: Case Conceptualization

100% (73%/27%)

100%

Instrument 2: Qual Implications

100% (62.5/ 37.5)

Core Expertise
and Skill 2:
Use and critically evaluate research and knowledge

Instrument 1: Literature Review

100% (85%/15%)

100%

Instrument 2: Qual Lit

100% (87.5/ 12.5)

Core Expertise
and Skill 3:
Engage in scientific inquiry that reflects doctoral-level scholarship

Instrument 1: Case Study Discussion

73% (27%/64%/1%)

86.5%

Instrument 2: Qual Results

100% (50/50)

Core Expertise
and Skill 4:
Develop and disseminate practice-relevant, research-informed knowledge through a variety of channels, such as teaching, scholarship, professional presentations, mentoring, and administration

Instrument 1:  MMP Website Launch Spring Rubric 

 

100%

100%

Instrument 2: Qual Discussion     

100% (62.5/ 37.5)     

Core Expertise
and Skill 5: 
Provide leadership in social work practice and/or education

Instrument 1: Case Study Discussion Section

73% (27%/64%/1%)

86.5%

Instrument 2:   MMP Rubric Spring: Scholarship Section    

100% (85%/15%)

Core Expertise
and Skill 6:
Develop and maintain substantive expertise in one or more areas of social work practice

Instrument 1: Area of Focus

100%

100%

Instrument 2:  Scholarship section Rubric

100% (77%/23%)

 


 

Summary of Outcomes

Area of Focus: Engaged Scholarship
Timeframe of Core Expertise and Skills Assessment:
08/2025-05/2026
Date Publicly Posted on Program’s Website: 10/2026

Core Expertise and Skills

Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Program Option 1

Outcomes:

Program Option Name

 

n = (32)

Core Expertise
and Skill 1: 
Advance practice through innovative approaches

80%

100%

Core Expertise
and Skill 2: 
Use and critically evaluate research and knowledge

80%

100%

Core Expertise
and Skill 3: 
Engage in scientific inquiry that reflects doctoral-level scholarship

80%

86.5%

Core Expertise
and Skill 4:
Develop and disseminate practice-relevant, research-informed knowledge through a variety of channels, such as teaching, scholarship, professional presentations, mentoring, and administration

80%

100%

Core Expertise
and Skill 5:
Provide leadership in social work practice and/or education

80%

86.5%

Core Expertise
and Skill 6:
Develop and maintain substantive expertise in one or more areas of social work practice

80%

100%

Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes

Form AS D5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
DSW Program 
Summary of Plan 
Area of Focus: Engaged Scholarship 
*Data from Spring (S) 2025 and Fall (F) 2025

Core Expertise Table

Summary of Outcomes

Area of Focus: Engaged Scholarship
Timeframe of Core Expertise and Skills Assessment:
09/2024-09/2025
Date Publicly Posted on Program’s Website: 4/2026

Summary of Outcomes Table