Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
EPA 2.1.1. Identify as a
professional social
worker and conduct
oneself accordingly.
2.1.1.1 Advocate for client access to SWK 412/ Contemporary Social Welfare Policy Analysis Assignment
Policy and Services
the services of social work
Social workers serve
as representatives of
the profession, its
mission, and its core
values. They know
the profession’s
history. Social
workers commit
themselves to the
profession’s
enhancement and to
their own
professional conduct
and growth.
Measures
2.1.1.5 Engage in career-long
learning
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B" (80%) on assignment
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have scor5 of 2
SWK
417: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
Field Seminar Journal
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Journal
Assignments
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
SWK 111/ Into to Social Work
Interview Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Interview
Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 2
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
SWK 111/ Into to Social Work
Interview Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Interview
Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
Student Focus Groups /End of Program
Questionnaire
Focus Group /Questionnaire Responses 100% of students will self-report at
least acceptable level of knowledge
and skill
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
2.1.1.2 Practice personal reflection SWK 416/Field Seminar I
SWK 417/ Field Seminar II
and self-correction to assure
continual professional development
2.1.1.4 Demonstrate professional
demeanor in behavior, appearance
and communication
% = Benchmark for Achievement
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
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2.1.1.3 Attend to professional roles
and boundaries
Key Assessment
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SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 2
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
2.1.1.6 Use supervision and
consultation
SWK 411/ Social Work Process II
Exam
80% of students will demonstrate
knowledge and skill in use of
supervision and consultation in
correct exam response
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 2
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
SWK 311/ Social Work Process I
SWK 416/ Field Education Seminar I
SWK 417/ Field Education Seminar II
Exam
Journal Assignments
80% of students will submit correct
response on exam question; 100%
of students are able to correctly
apply ethical standard in exam ;
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Journal
Assignments
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
SWK 311/ Social Work Process I
Exam
80% of students will submit correct
response on exam question; 100%
of students are able to correctly
apply ethical standard in exam;
100 of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Journal
Assignments
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
EPA 2.1.2. Apply social work 2.1.2.1 recognize and manage
ethical principles to guide
personal values in a way that allows
professional practice.
professional values to guide
practice.
Social workers have an
obligation to conduct
themselves ethically and to
engage in ethical decision
making. Social workers are
knowledgeable about the value
base of the profession, its
ethical standards, and relevant
law.
2.1.2.2 make ethical decisions by
applying standards of the National
Association of Social Workers Code
of Ethics and, as applicable, of the
International Federation of Social
Workers/International Association
of Schools of Social Work Ethics in
Social Work Statement of Principles.
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
2.1.2.3 tolerate ambiguity in
resolving ethical conflicts
SWK 311/ Social Work Process I
Exam
80% of students will submit correct
response on exam question; 100% of
students are able to correctly apply
ethical standard in exam
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
SWK 311/ Social Work Process I
Student Focus Groups /End of Program
Questionnaire
Exam
80% of students will submit correct
Focus Group /Questionnaire Responses response on exam question; 100%
of students will self-report at least
acceptable level of knowledge and
skill
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have scor of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
SWK 205/ Pre-professional Seminar
Literature Review Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Literature
Review Assignment
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 3
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
Exam
80% of students will submit correct
response on exam question
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of 2
SWK
415: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
2.1.2.4 apply strategies of ethical
reasoning to arrive at principled
decisions.
EPA 2.1.3. Apply critical
thinking to inform &
communicate professional
judgments.
2.1.3.1 distinguish, appraise, and
integrate multiple sources of
knowledge, including researchbased knowledge and practice
wisdom.
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Social workers are
knowledgeable about the
principles of logic, scientific
inquiry, and reasoned
SWK 411/ Social Work Process II
discernment. They use critical 2.1.3.2 analyze models of
assessment, prevention, intervention,
thinking augmented by
and evaluation
creativity and curiosity.
Critical thinking also requires
the synthesis and
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communication of relevant
information.
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Competency
EPA 2.1.4 Engage diversity
and difference in practice.
Social workers understand
how diversity characterizes
and shapes the human
experience and is critical to the
formation of identify. The
dimensions of diversity are
understood as the
intersectionality of multiple
factors including age, class,
color, culture, disabilities
attitudes/values, ethnicity,
gender, gender identity and
expression, immigration status,
political ideology, race,
religion and sexual orientation.
Social Workers appreciate
that, as a consequence of
difference, a person's life
experiences may include
oppression, poverty,
alienation, marginalization,
and as well as privilege, power
and acclaim.
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
2.1.3.3 demonstrate effective oral
and written communication in
working with individuals, families,
groups, organizations and
communities.
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Class Participation
80% of students will demonstrate
effectiveness through evaluation of
participation.
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have scor5 of 3
SWK
417: 100% of students will have
mean score of 4
2.1.4.1 recognize the extent to which SWK 209/ Multicultural Perspectives
a culture's structures and values may
oppress, marginalize, alienate, or
create or enhance privilege and
power
Field Education
Reflective Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Reflective
Assignment
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 417: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
2.1.4.2 gain sufficient selfSWK 209/ Multicultural Perspectives
awareness to eliminate the influence SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
of personal biases and values in
working with diverse groups
Reflective Assignment
Written Assignment or Journal
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Reflective
Assignment; 80% of students can
demonstrate self-awareness and lack
of bias in working with diverse
groups
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
Reflective Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Reflective
Assignment
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
Field Education
2.1.4.3 recognize and communicate SWK 209/ Multicultural Perspectives
their understanding of the
importance of difference in shaping
life experiences.
Field Education
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Competency
EPA 2.1.5 Advance human
rights and social and economic
justice. Each person
regardless of position in
society, has basic human
rights, such as freedom, safety,
privacy, and an adequate
standard of living, health care,
and education. Social workers
recognize the global
interconnectedness of
oppression and are
knowledgeable about theories
of justice and strategies to
promote human and civil
rights. Social workers
incorporate social justice
practices in organizations,
institutions, and society to
ensure that these basic human
rights are distributed equitably
and without prejudice.
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
2.1.4.4 view themselves as learners
and engage those with whom they
work as informants.
Student Focus Groups /End of Program
Questionnaire
Focus Group /Questionnaire Responses 100% of students will self-report at
least acceptable level of knowledge
and skill
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mea5 score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
Reflective Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B" (80%) on Reflective
Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
SWK 418/ Social Work Process III
Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on
Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
Exam
80% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Exam
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 417: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
2.1.5.1 understand (sic: "can identify SWK 209/Multicultural Perspectives
and articulate") the forms and
mechanisms for oppression and
discrimination
2.1.5.2 advocate for human rights
and social and economic justice.
2.1.5.3 recognize and communicate SWK 310/ HBSE II
their understanding of the
importance of difference in shaping
life experiences.
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
EPA 2.1.6 Engage in research- 2.1.6.1 use practice experience to
informed practice and practice- inform scientific inquiry.
informed research.
Social workers use practice
experience to inform research,
imply evidence-based
interventions, evaluate their
own practice, and use research
findings to improve practice,
and use research findings to
improve practice, policy, and
social service delivery. Social
workers comprehend
quantitative and qualitative
2.1.6.2 use research evidence to
research and understand
inform practice.
scientific and ethical
approaches to building
knowledge.
EPA 2.1.7 Apply knowledge
of human behavior and the
social environment.
Social workers are
knowledgeable about human
behavior across the life
course; the range of social
systems in which people live;
and the ways social systems
promote or deter people in
maintaining or achieving
health and well-being. Social
2.1.7.1 utilize conceptual
frameworks to guide the processes
of assessment, intervention, and
evaluation
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
SWK 413/ Practice Oriented Research
Final Project/ Research Proposal
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Research
Proposal
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 413/ Practice Oriented Research
Final Project/ Research Proposal
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Research
Proposal
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have score of 2
SWK
417: 100% of students will have
mean score of 3
SWK 210/HBSE I
Exam
80% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Exam
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
Exam
80% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Exam
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
SWK 312/ Social Welfare Systems
SWK 412/ Cont. Social Welfare Policy
and Services
Critical Thinking Assignments
Policy Analysis Assignment
90% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Assignments
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B"(80%) on Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
Student Focus Groups /End of Program
Questionnaire
Focus Group /Questionnaire Responses 100% of students will self-report at
least acceptable level of knowledge
and skill
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
workers apply theories and
2.1.7.2 critique and apply knowledge SWK 310/HBSE II
knowledge from the liberal
to understand person and
arts to understand biological, environment.
social, cultural, psychological,
and spiritual development
EPA 2.1.8 Engage in policy
practice to advance social and
economic well-being and to
deliver effective social work
services. Social work
practitioners understand the
policy affects service delivery,
and they actively engage in
policy practice. Social
workers know the history and
current structures of social
policies and services; the role
of policy in service delivery;
and the role of practice in
policy development.
2.1.8.1 analyze, formulate, and
advocate for policies that advance
social well-being.
2.1.8.2 collaborate with colleagues
and clients for effective policy
action.
Plan for Assessment of Practice Behaviors Association with Competencies
Adopted and modified from Zastrow Petracchi, 2009
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
EPA 2.1.9 Respond to context
that shape practice. Social
workers are informed,
resourceful, and proactive in
responding to evolving
organizational, community,
and societal contexts at all
levels of practice. Social
workers recognize that the
context of practice is dynamic,
and use knowledge and skill to
respond proactively.
2.1.9.1 continuously discover,
appraise, and attend to changing
locales, populations, scientific
technological developments, and
emerging societal trends to provide
relevant services.
SWK 411/ Social Work Process II
SWK 416/Field Seminar I
Assignment
Agency Analysis Assignment
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B" (80%) on assignment
;
100% of students will receive
at least a grade of "B" (80%) on
assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
Employer Survey
Survey Responses
90% of responses on survey indicate
leadership in promoting change
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
2.1.9.2 provide leadership in
promoting sustainable changes in
service delivery and practice to
improve the quality of social
services.
EPA 2.1.10 Engage, assess,
intervene, and evaluate with
individuals, families, groups,
organizations, and
communities.
Professional practice involves
the dynamic and interactive
processes of engagement,
assessment, intervention, and
evaluation at multiple levels.
Social workers have the
knowledge and skills to
practice with individuals,
families, groups,
2.1.10(a) - Engagement
2.1.10.1 substantively and
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
affectively prepare for individuals, Documentation
families, groups, organizations, and 417/ Field Seminar II
communities
Field Education
Exam Essay Question
SWK Planned Change Assignment
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
Plan for Assessment of Practice Behaviors Association with Competencies
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80% of the students can convey
engagement as an answer to an
exam question; 100% of students
will receive at least a grade of "B"
(80%) on Planned Change
Assignment
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
organizations, and
2.1.10.2 use empathy and other
communities. Practice
interpersonal skills
knowledge includes
identifying, analyzing, and
implementing evidence-based
interventions designed to
achieve
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of the student can convey
engagement as an answer to an
exam question
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
2.1.10.3 develop a mutually agreed- SWK 218/ Interviewing and
on focus of work and desired
Documentation
SWK 417/ Field Seminar II
outcomes
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2.1.10(b) - Assessment
2.1.10.4 collect, organize, and
interpret client data
Exam Essay Question
Change Assignment
Planned 80% of the student can convey
engagement as an answer to an
exam question; 100% of students
will receive at least a grade of "B"
(80%) on Planned Change
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 417/ Field Seminar II
Planned Change Assignment
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B" (80%) on Planned
Change Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
Planned Change Assignment
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B" (80%) on Planned
Change Assignment
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 4
2.1.10.5 assess clients strengths and SWK 417/Field Seminar II
limitations
Field Education
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
Planned Change Assignment
100% of students will receive at least
a grade of "B" (80%) on Planned
Change Assignment
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of students can convey the
intervention as an answer to an exam
question
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of students can convey the
intervention as an answer to an exam
question.
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score mean of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of students can convey the
intervention as an answer to an exam
question.
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have score of mean 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
2.1.10.6 develop mutually agreed-on SWK 417/Field Seminar II
intervention goals and objectives
201.10(c) - Intervention
2.1.10.7 select appropriate
intervention strategies
2.1.10.8 initiate actions to achieve
organizational goals
2.1.10.9 implement prevention
interventions that enhance client
capacities
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Competency
Practice Behaviors - Objectives
Measures
Key Assessment
% = Benchmark for Achievement
2.1.10.10 help clients resolve
problems
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of students can convey the
intervention as an answer to an exam
question.
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of students can convey the
intervention as an answer to an exam
question.
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
SWK 218/ Interviewing and
Documentation
Exam Essay Question
80% of students can convey the
intervention as an answer to an exam
question.
Field Education
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
2.1.10.11 negotiate, mediate, and
advocate for clients
2.1.10.12 facilitate transitions and
endings
2.1.10(d) - Evaluation
2.1.10.13 critically analyze, monitor, Student Focus Groups /End of Program
and evaluate interventions
Questionnaire
Field Education
Focus Group /Questionnaire Responses 100% of students will self-report at
least acceptable level of knowledge
and skill
Field Instructor Evaluation of Student
Plan for Assessment of Practice Behaviors Association with Competencies
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SWK 414: 100% of students will
have mean score of 2
SWK 415: 100% of students will
have mean score of 3
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