MSW ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES

MSW Assessment Outcomes

2022 EPAS Form AS M5.0.1 (d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes The University of Alabama MSW Program

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan

CompetencyInstrumentInstrument: Expected Level of AchievementCompetency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional BehaviorInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 2:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Instrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
Instrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed PracticeInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 5: Engage in Policy PracticeInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Assessment Data Collected on: April 2026

CompetencyCompetency:
Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments
Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options n = 33Program Option 1 Outcomes: Main Campus   n = 8Program Option 2 Outcomes: Distance Learning   n = 25
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior80%100%100%100%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice80%100%100%100%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
80%100%100%100%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice80%100%100%100%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice80%100%100%100%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities80%100%100%100%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities80%100%100%100%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities80%100%100%100%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities80%100%100%100%

Specialized Practice | Summary of Plan 

Area of Specialized Practice: Advanced Generalist Practice

CompetencyInstrumentInstrument:Expected Level of AchievementCompetency:Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Instrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 2:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Instrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, andInclusion (ADEI) in PracticeInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80% 
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed PracticeInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80%
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 5: Engage in Policy PracticeInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80% 
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80% 
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80% 
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80% 
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesInstrument 1: SWEAP Advanced Generalist Practice Exam80% of students will answer at least 50% of questions correct at the competency level.80% 
Instrument 2: Learning Contract/Evaluation80% of students will be rated by their practicum supervisor at a 4 or above on a 5-pt scale

Specialized Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Area of Specialized Practice: Advanced Generalist Practice

Assessment Data Collected on: April 2026

CompetencyCompetency:
Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments
Aggregate Actual Outcomes:All Program Options
n = 33
Program Option 1Outcomes:Main Campus n = 8 Program Option 2Outcomes:Distance Learning n = 25 
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior80%99.5%100% 99% 
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice80%99.1%99.25%99%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, andInclusion (ADEI) in Practice80% 99.5%100%99%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice80%95.3%91.5%99%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice80%88.3%83.5%93%
Competency 6: Engage withIndividuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and/or Communities 80%99.5%100%99%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and/or Communities80%99.5%100%99%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and/or Communities80% 99.5%100%99%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and/or Communities80%89.8%83.5%96%

Posted on 9/2/2026