CSWE Assessment of Learning Outcomes (MSW)
The University of Iowa MSW Program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1951. Graduation from a CSWE-accredited program is required for a social work license at the bachelor's and master's levels.
Accreditation Standard 5.0: Assessment 5.0.1(a)
The program has a systematic plan for ongoing assessment of student achievement of the nine social work competencies (and any additional competencies added by the program) of generalist practice for baccalaureate social work programs and of generalist and specialized practice for master’s social work programs. The program assesses each competency, using at least two instruments, at least one of which is based in real or simulated demonstration of student achievement in field education. The instruments, the expected level of achievement for each instrument, and the expected level of achievement for each competency are determined by the program. Student competence must be assessed by program faculty or field personnel. The program posts its assessment plan and summary outcomes publicly on its webpage using Form AS M5.0.1(d). The findings are updated every two years, at minimum.