Master of Social Work

• Mission Statement

  The master of social work (MSW) program at Weber State University was designed to be consistent with the mission of the institution, the unique demands of WSU students, local and regional needs for social service and social welfare providers, the purpose and values of the social work profession, the educational policy and accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education, and expected knowledge, skills, and ethics of professional social workers. The program is guided by this mission, its specific goals, and core social work competencies.

  MSW Program Mission Statement:

  The WSU Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is grounded in principles of harm reduction, a set of practical strategies, practices, and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with all types of human behavior, and a movement for social justice, built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of all people. With this as its foundation, the program prepares students for advanced clinical practice with diverse people and systems in a wide variety of settings and contexts, with special focus on the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities in northern Utah and the broader intermountain region. Particular attention is given to clinical practice skills that are relevant to the culture and needs of the area's growing Latinx population. Emphasis is place on interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of knowledge, skills, and ethics required of masters-level practitioners. The Program also emphasizes an underlying value of service to individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations, and institutions. Graduates of the MSW Program are charged with commitment to the development of human well-being, to social justice, and to the alleviation of poverty and oppression.

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Associate Degree (Not Applicable)
     
  • Certificate (Not Applicable)
     
  • Master's Degree
    Social Work Competencies:
    
    Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
    Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice
    Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
    Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice
    Competency 5: Engage in policy practice
    Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities
    Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities
    Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities
    Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities
• Curriculum Grid

   

• Program and Contact Information

   

• Assessment Plan

  The following two measures (1) MSW Field Practicum Evaluation Form and (2) Portfolio are used for ongoing assessment of student outcomes for all nine identified 2015 EPAS competencies in the generalist and specialized levels of practice within WSU's MSW programs (traditional 2 year, and second year of initial cohort, and advanced standing students beginning in fall 2022). It should be noted that both measures are directly overseen by the MSW Field Director. However, field supervisors are responsible for completing the practicum evaluation form. For measure 2, portfolio, the MSW Field Director is responsible for evaluating each students' submitted portfolio at the end of each semester.

  The full assessment plan can be viewed here.

• Assessment Report Submissions
   

• Program Review

  2023-24

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.