The program provides its most recent summary data and assessment outcomes for each identified competency, including the percentage of students achieving program benchmarks for every program option.
All Programs and Areas of Practice
Student learning outcomes
Full MSW program results.
This report combines assessment findings from every MSW program option and area of practice at Michigan State University. The data reflect student achievement during the 2024–2025 academic year.
Accreditation context
Reporting mastery across professional competencies.
All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies within CSWE accreditation standards—dimensions of practice that social workers are expected to master during professional training.
The program reports its most recent assessment outcomes to constituents and the public using Form AS 4(B) and/or Form AS 4(M), publishes the findings on its website and updates them at least every two years.
How mastery is defined: The program sets a benchmark for each competency. A score of at least 3 points on both the behavioral and overall competency measures represents mastery of that competency.
Form used: AS4(M), with aggregate findings for all MSW program options combined.
Aggregate findings
Competency achievement by area of practice.
Open each practice area to review the competency benchmark and the percentage of assessed students who achieved it.
Generalist Practice
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| Competency | Program benchmark | Students achieving benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 90% | 97.3% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% | 97.3% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 96% |
Clinical Practice
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| Competency | Program benchmark | Students achieving benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% | 97.6% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 90% | 98.4% |
| Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% | 98.4% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% | 99.2% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 98.4% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 96% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 98.4% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 98.4% |
Organization and Community Leadership Practice
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| Competency | Program benchmark | Students achieving benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 100% |