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Be an agent for the change our world needs.

Here, learning isn’t limited to the classroom. Our undergraduate and graduate social work programs put your skills to use by providing services, coordinating events and experiencing meaningful research first-hand.
11% employment growth by 2031 – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
#22 in Best Social Services Jobs – U.S. News & World Report
$55,350 median income for social workers per year – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Licensure

All students take the Texas State Licensing Exam prior to graduation. Additional information can be found about licensure at the Texas Department of State Health Services.

*Licensing may be transferable to other states.

Career & Professional Development

Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our Harris College career consultant, who will help you find and prepare for a rewarding career in your chosen field.

  • Assessments and self-discovery tools 
  • Resume and cover letter development 
  • Employment and internship search strategies 
  • Interview preparation 
  • Graduate school preparation 
  • Professional development 

Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences Career Consultant: 

Isabella Anzaldua
i.anzaldua@tcu.edu 
817-257-5635
The Harrison Building, Suite 1100

Center for Career & Professional Development

MSW Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Data collected May 2024. Website last updated May 2024.

All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies which comprise the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education.

These competencies are dimensions of social work practice which 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 that benchmark is considered by the program to represent mastery of that particular competency.

Below, please find an explanation of the two assessments the TCU Master of Social Work program uses to assess its generalist and advanced generalist programs. Benchmark information for both programs is included below the explanation.

Generalist Practice

Assessment Measure #1: Integrative Paper  
Dimension(s) assessed: Knowledge
When/where students are assessed: SOWO 65863: Field Seminar 4
Who assessed student competence: Field Seminar Instructor
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 80 out of 100
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 85%
Assessment Measure #2: Field Evaluation  
Dimension(s) assessed: Skills
When/where students are assessed: SOWO 65893: Field Education 4
Who assessed student competence: Field Placement Instructor
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 3 or higher on 4-point scale
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 85%

Advanced Generalist

Assessment Measure #1: Integrative Paper  
Dimension(s) assessed: Knowledge
When/where students are assessed: SOWO 65863: Field Seminar 4
Who assessed student competence: Field Seminar Instructor
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 80 out of 100
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 85%
Assessment Measure #2: Field Evaluation  
Dimension(s) assessed: Skills
When/where students are assessed: SOWO 65893: Field Education 4
Who assessed student competence: Field Placement Instructor
Outcome Measure Benchmark (minimum score indicative of achievement) for Competencies 1-9: 3 or higher on 4-point scale
Competency Benchmark (percent of students the program expects to have achieved the minimum scores, inclusive of all measures) for Competencies 1-9: 85%
Competency Competency Benchmark (Generalist) Competency Benchmark (Advanced Generalist) Percent of Students Achieving Benchmark (Generalist) Percent of Students Achieving Benchmark (Advanced Generalist)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 85% 85% 93.8% 87.5%
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice 85% 85% 100% 96.9%
Competency 3: Advanced Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 85% 85% 100% 96.9%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 85% 85% 93.8% 87.5%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 85% 85% 95.8% 87.5%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 85% 93.8% 90.6%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 85% 93.8% 93.8%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 85% 100% 93.8%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85% 85% 92.9% 93.8%