Career Prospects & Outcomes
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.
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.
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- 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:
Kate Levenson
k.levenson@tcu.edu
817-257-5640
Center for Career & Professional Development
MSW Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Data collected May 2022. Website last updated March 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% | 100% | 96% |
| Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice | 85% | 85% | 100% | 97% |
| Competency 3: Advanced Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 85% | 85% | 100% | 96% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 85% | 85% | 100% | 97% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 85% | 85% | 100% | 95% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% | 85% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% | 85% | 100% | 96% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% | 85% | 100% | 100% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 85% | 85% | 100% | 92% |