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Department of Social Work

We proudly offer graduate and undergraduate social work degrees accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Excellent Job Outlook

Because our students succeed in a rigorous academic setting, they are highly recruited by employers in North Dakota, South Dakota, and the western regions of Minnesota. Additionally, the Online MSW Program serves students nationwide.

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The projected percent change in employment from 2023 to 2033. The average growth rate for all occupations is 4 percent.

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Programs & Degrees

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Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)

UND's social work degree is flexible to meet your needs with online and on-campus course options. You'll graduate ready to serve vulnerable people and communities with a particular focus on rural and underserved populations.

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)
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Master in Social Work (MSW)

Complete your master's in Social Work by attending classes on campus or online. There are two options to obtain your degree. The Advanced Generalist Program is for students with an undergraduate degree in Social Work. The Generalist Program is for students with an undergraduate degree in a related field.

Master in Social Work (MSW)
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Gerontology Minor

Prepare to make a lasting impact on older generations with UND's minor in Gerontology. This interdisciplinary minor in gerontology enhances professionals’ capacity to work with older persons.

Gerontology Minor
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Substance Use and Addictions Minor

Help others avoid and recover from addiction with professional training in substance abuse and addictions.

Substance Use and Addictions Minor

Children & Family Services Training Center (CFSTC)

Established in the Department of Social Work in 1984, CFSTC serves as the primary training agency for child welfare services in North Dakota. CFSTC is funded by the North Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services.

CFSTC Website

Program Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Academic Year 2023-2024

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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

University of North Dakota BSSW Program

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan

Competency Instrument & Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK255)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 1: Field
  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK357)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK257)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK317)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK442)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK424)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK424)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK434)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK454)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Assessment Data Collected on: Fall 23 & Spring 24 & Summer 24

Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments Aggregate Actual Outcomes:
All Program Options
n = (64)		 Program Option 1
Outcomes:
Campus
n = (20)		 Program Option 2
Outcomes:
Online
n = (44)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 85% 98.5% (100%+ 100%)/2= 100% (98%+ 96%)/2= 97%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 85% 98.25% (100%+ 100%)/2= 100% (98%+ 95%)/2= 96.5%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice 85%  93.75%  (95%+ 92%)/2= 93.5%  (96%+ 92%)/2= 94%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 85%

 95.25%

 (95%+ 100%)/2= 97.5%

 (86%+ 100%)/2= 93%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 85%  86.75%  (86%+ 90%)/2= 88%  (86%+ 85%)/2= 85.5%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%

 95.5%

 (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%

 (98%+ 84%)/2= 91%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%  92.5%  (95%+ 82%)/2= 88.5%  (93%+ 100%)/2= 96.5%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%

 95.75%

 (95%+ 100%)/2= 97.5% (95%+ 93%)/2= 94%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%  93.5%  (81%+ 100%)/2= 90.5%  (93%+ 100%)/2= 96.5%

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Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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

University of North Dakota MSW Programs

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan

Competency Instrument & Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK516/ 518)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 1: Field
  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK502)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK501)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK507)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK506)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK503)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK503)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK504)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK507)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Assessment Data Collected on: Fall 23 & Spring 24 & Summer 24

Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments Program Option 1
Outcomes:
Generalist- Online
n = (16)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 85% (100%+ 85%)/2= 92.5%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 85% (100%+ 94%)/2= 97%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice 85%  (100%+ 95%)/2= 97.5%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 85%

 (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 85%  (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%

 (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%  (100%+100 %)/2= 100%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%

 (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%  (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%

Advanced Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan

Area of Specialized Practice: Advanced Generalist Practice

Competency Instrument & Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument Competency: Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK530)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 1: Field
  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK535)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK528)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK529)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK537)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK534)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK536)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK533)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Instrument 1: Field

  • 3 of 4 points (0-4 rating scale) on each criterion

Instrument 2: Course-Embedded (SWK529)

  • 80 of 100 points (80%) on each rubric line item
 85%

Advanced Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Area of Specialized Practice: Advanced Generalist Practice

Assessment Data Collected on: Fall 23 & Spring 24 & Summer 24

Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual
Outcomes:
All Program Options

n = (51)

Program Option 1
Outcomes:
Campus

n = (9)

Program Option 2
Outcomes:
Online

n = (42)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 85% 99.5%  (100%+ 100%)/2= 100% (98%+ 100%)/2= 99%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 85% 99%

 (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%

 (98%+ 98%)/2= 98%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice 85%  88.25%  (94%+ 89%)/2= 91.5%  (87%+ 83%)/2= 85%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 85%

 96.25%

 (94%+ 100%)/2= 97%

 (91%+ 100%)/2= 95.5%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 85%  93.25%  (88%+ 100%)/2= 94%  (85%+ 100%)/2= 92.5%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%

 99.5%

 (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%

 (100%+ 98%)/2= 99%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%  98.5% (100%+ 100%)/2= 100%  (96%+ 98%)/2= 97%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%

 95.75%

 (94%+ 100%)/2= 97%

 (89%+ 100%)/2= 94.5%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 85%  95.25%  (94%+ 100%)/2= 97% (87%+ 100%)/2= 93.5%

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Through its teaching, scholarship and service, the University of North Dakota Social Work Department advances social, economic and environmental justice, and enhances human well-being and quality of life within the state, region, and beyond.

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