Assessments and Certifications

CSWE Accreditation and ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

All CSWE programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies that comprise the accreditation standards of the CSWE. These competencies are dimensions of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional training. A measurement benchmark is set by the social work programs for each competency. An assessment score at or above the benchmark is considered by the program to represent mastery of that particular competency.

BSW Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes 2019-2020

BSW Assessment Plan and Student Learning Outcome 2020-2021

BSW Assessment Plan and Student Learning Outcomes 2022-23

PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE CERTIFICATION

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has implemented the Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP) at MSU along with 10 other university undergraduate social work programs in order to better serve the children and families in this state. The goal of this program is to fill child welfare with the most competent and well-trained social workers who can provide high-quality services immediately following employment. The program offers undergraduate social work juniors and seniors their academic program while they participate in the cabinet's child welfare training curricula.

BENEFITS OF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

• Paid in-state tuition for up to four semesters
• Qualifying students are provided a $1,300 stipend per fall and spring semester and a $650 stipend for each summer semester to assist with any fees, books, living expenses or travel related to the program.
• Upon completion of the program, students will be assisted in acquiring employment with the Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS).

Students must complete a two-year employment commitment with the Cabinet upon successful completion of the program. For more information about the general program, visit the Kentucky Public Child Welfare Certification Program website. For more information about the program at MSU, contact Lynn Geurin, l.geurin@moreheadstate.edu.