Outcome M-Assess Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
MSW Students design and utilize interactive assessment processes
grounded in collaboration and partnership with constituents. They
understand constituents are multidimensional and that change emanates
from a holistic, culturally-grounded, empowering assessment. MSW
Students differentiate their assessments through an examination of human
behavior in the social environment, and include a variety of
perspectives from significant others involved with the constituent.
Outcome M-Diversit Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
MSW Students consistently examine the consequences of systemic
oppression and their impacts of implicit bias on all populations served
and their social environments. They assess the strengths of all cultures
from an empowerment perspective to effectively advocate with and on
behalf of all client populations. MSW Students structure interventions
to increase the choices and opportunities of all populations, especially
those who are vulnerable, oppressed, or disadvantaged. They translate
their knowledge of ecological systems into culturally responsive
services and service delivery systems, utilizing well-developed
self-awareness to recognize the influences of their own cultural
backgrounds and manage the influences of their personal biases and
values MSW Students understand and respect their constituents’ points of
view. They understand diversity as comprising multiple perspectives, and
strive to achieve inclusiveness and respect for differences of all types.
Outcome M-Engage Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
MSW Students engage with, and on behalf of, diverse constituencies as a
fundamental component of autonomous social work practice. Engagement
with constituents based upon strengths and excellent professional
judgment forms a critical underpinning to successfully address issues or
problems. An understanding of systemic barriers, oppression, and often
conflicting interactions between multiple systems is critical to the
ability of the advanced generalist practitioner to effectively engage
with others.
Outcome M-Interven Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
MSW students function as autonomous professionals who develop
interventions using knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment as well as evidence-based/best-practice approaches to
advocate and intervene for various constituencies.
Outcome M-Policy Engage in Policy Practice
Engage in Policy Practice
MSW Students consume, produce and evaluate social policy. They theorize
how human rights, social justice, and social welfare are directed and
influenced by both private and public policies at all levels. MSW
Students discern emerging trends, anticipate consequences, apply their
understanding of the myriad influences that impact policy, and actively
engage in change strategies to help shape efforts to provide for the
common good.
Outcome M-Prof/Eth Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
MSW Students demonstrate ethical and professional interactions based
upon training in multiple evidence-based and best-practice perspectives
at all levels of practice. They use current and emerging technology as
appropriate to engage with others to effect social change. MSW students
engage in self-reflection and seek collegial critique of their
professional skills and integrate this feedback regularly into
autonomous practice. They analyze complex, multi-dimensional situations
and utilize ethical frameworks to guide their interactions with
constituents. MSW students embrace holistic and collaborative
inter-professional relationships in which the contributions of each
profession are combined to optimize outcomes. They are committed to
lifelong learning and critical thinking, and understand the social
environment is constantly evolving and they must evolve as well.
