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School of Social Work
Indiana University

COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION - FORM AS 4(B)   INDIANA UNIVERSITY BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM  ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Form AS 4(B): A form required for Reaffirmation, Candidacy, and ongoing compliance per AS 4.0.3.

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan

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: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Faculty assessment of competency-based student learning outcomes. Students will score a three or higher on a five point scale. Benchmark – 80% of students will meet the designated score or higher.
Instrument 2: Final Practicum Evaluation Students will score a five or higher on a seven point scale.

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Indiana University School of Social Work

Timeframe of Student Competency Assessment: 04/25 – 05/25

Date Publicly Posted on Program’s Website: 06/2026

Expected Level of Achievement: 80% of students will score a 3 or higher on faculty assessment and 5 or higher on final practicum evaluation.

Generalist Practice Summary of Outcomes
Competency All Programs
(n=206)
Bloomington
(n=77)
Fort Wayne
(n=17)
Indianapolis
(n=63)
Northwest
(n=13)
South Bend
(n=36)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 96% 94% 96% 95% 100% 94%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 98% 98% 98% 97% 100% 97%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice 97% 100% 100% 95% 100% 97%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 99% 100% 100% 98% 100% 100%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 96% 100% 94% 96% 100% 96%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 97% 96% 96% 93% 100% 97%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 95% 95% 91% 95% 100% 97%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 98% 98% 96% 99% 100% 98%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 98% 98% 96% 99% 100% 97%