Social Work Assessment Plan

Outcome	How Assessed	When Assessed	Assessed by Whom
Demonstrate how the behavioral and social science liberal arts perspective underpins professional social work practice.	Assessment form	Soclwk 4860/4861	Field supervisor
Discuss the historical development of the social work profession that impacts on current structure and services.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Link people with and assist in the development of resources, services, and opportunities.	Assessment form	Soclwk 4860/4861	Field supervisor
Identify and assess interactions of people within their social environment.	Assessment form	Soclwk 4860/4861	Field supervisor
Explain how systems promote or deter people in the maintenance or attainment of optimal health and well-being.	Assessment form	Soclwk 4860/4861	Field supervisor
Explain the effect of policy on social work practice in helping or deterring people in the maintenance or attainment of optimal health and well-being.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Explain the knowledge of bio-psycho-social variables that affect individual development and behavior, and use theoretical frameworks to understand the interactions among individuals, and between individuals and social systems (i.e. families, groups, organizations, and communities).	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Define issues, collect and assess data, plan and contract, identify alternative interventions, select and implement appropriate course of action, using appropriate research-based knowledge and technological advances, and termination.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Assist and empower people to develop and use problem-solving, coping, and networking capacities.	Assessment form	Soclwk 4860/4861	Field supervisor
Recognize the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply the strategies and skills of change that advance social and economic justice.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Explain and evaluate research studies that are critical for understanding client systems of various sizes and shapes.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Identify and use professional written and verbal communication skills that are effective when working with client groups, colleagues, and members of the community.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Employ generalist practice skills sensitive to diverse, oppressed, and at-risk populations.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Apply knowledge of research studies to practice, and, under supervision, evaluate one's own practice interventions and those of other relevant systems.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Explain the values and ethics that guide professional social workers in their practice.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Under supervision, function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair
Discuss factors that are critical for continual professional growth and development.	Assessment form	Soclwk 4860/4861	Field supervisor
Explain attributes that are critical to the professional use of self.	Assessment form Exit interview	Soclwk 4860/4861 Soclwk 4990	Field supervisor Dept chair