Learning Outcomes for Social Work
Learn to educate, support, and inspire individuals, families, and communities with Champlain's Social Work major.
In this program, you’ll gain the knowledge, values, and skills to join the growing group of social work professionals who are making positive change in the world.
Enjoy close and supportive interpersonal relationships with your program director, field practicum coordinator, and Social Work program instructors as you gain competence in the knowledge, values, and skills you need to help people improve their lives.
By the time you complete the academic and internship requirements for your Social Work degree at Champlain College, you will:
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Engage diversity and difference in practice.
- Advance human rights, and social, economic and environmental justice.
- Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
- Engage in policy practice.
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
Commission on Accreditation (COA)
Department of Social Work Accreditation (DOSWA)
Baccalaureate and Master¡¯s Social Work Program Accreditation
?2022 EPAS
Form AS B5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes
Champlain College
version 12.2022
Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan
| Competency | Instrument | Instrument: Expected Level of Achievement | Competency: Expected Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 1 a, b, c, and d | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Engagement Video & Analysis | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 1 a, b, c, and d | ||
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 2 a & b | 90% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 3 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Social Ecosystem Mapping | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 3 a & b | ||
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 4 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Research Final | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 4 a & b | ||
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 5 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Policy Memo | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 5 a & b | ||
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 6 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Engagement Video & Analysis | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 6 a & b | ||
| Instrument 3: Community Asset Map | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 6 a & b | ||
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 7 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Assessment & Intervention Plan | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 7 a & b | ||
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 8 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Assessment & Intervention Plan | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 8 a & b | ||
| Instrument 3: Community Asset Map | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 8 a & b | ||
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities |
Instrument 1: Field Evaluation | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 9 a & b | 90% |
| Instrument 2: Community Asset Map | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 9 a & b | ||
| Instrument 3: Research Final | Students must score a minimum of 2 of 3 on competency 9 a & b |
Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
Assessment Data Collected on: July 2025
| Competency | Expected Level of Achievement | Actual Outcomes (n = Students) |
|---|---|---|
| Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior | 90% | 94% |
| Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice | 90% | 94% |
| Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice | 90% | 84% |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice | 90% | 95% |
| Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice | 90% | 95% |
| Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 90% |
| Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 100% |
| Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 97% |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities | 90% | 92% |
More Inside Learning Outcomes for Social Work
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Overview
Learn to educate, support, and inspire individuals, families, and communities with Champlain's Social Work major.
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Curriculum
Gain real-world experience with Champlain's Upside Down Curriculum.
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Faculty
Learn more about the experienced professionals leading Champlain College's social work program who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring you.