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Accreditation

The School of Social Work at the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Reno has two programs: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW). Both the baccalaureate and master's programs are accredited by the .

In June 2022, the CSWE Commission on Accreditation reaffirmed accreditation of the BSW and MSW programs of the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Reno through February, 2029.

View the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes below.

Updated October 8, 2026

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Reno Baccalaureate Social Work Program

2022 EPAS | Form AS B5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan
Competency Instrument Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Timeframe of Student Competency Assessment: 08/25-05/26

Date publicly posted on program’s website: Oct. 2026
Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options n = (108) Program Option 1 Outcomes: Reno, NV n = (108)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 80 percent 99 percent 99 percent
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 80 percent 100 percent 100 percent
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice 80 percent 100 percent 100 percent
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 80 percent 100 percent 100 percent
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 80 percent 99 percent 99 percent
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 99 percent 99 percent
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 98 percent 98 percent
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 98 percent 98 percent
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 97 percent 97 percent

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Reno Master's Social Work Program

2022 EPAS Accreditation Standard AS M5.0.1(d) | Form AS M5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes

Advanced Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan
Competency Instrument Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument Expected Level of Achievement for Competency
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥2 of 3 questions 80%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 1: Field Evaluation Score of 3 or 4 in every practice behavior 80%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Instrument 2: Competency Assessment Quiz ≥3 of 4 questions 80%

Advanced Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes

Timeframe of Student Competency Assessment: 08/25-08/26

Date publicly posted on program’s website: Oct. 2026
Competency Competency: Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments Aggregate Actual Outcomes: All Program Options n = (140) Program Option 1 Outcomes: Reno, NV n = (56) Program Option 2 Outcomes: Online n = (84)
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 80 percent 99 percent 100 percent 99 percent
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice 80 percent 99 percent 100 percent 99 percent
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice 80 percent 99 percent 100 percent 99 percent
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice 80 percent 99 percent 100 percent 99 percent
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 80 percent 99 percent 99 percent 99 percent
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 99 percent 95 percent 99 percent
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 98 percent 97 percent 97 percent
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 99 percent 100 percent 99 percent
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80 percent 99 percent 100 percent 99 percent