QUALITY ASSURANCE IN SOCIAL-WORK EDUCATION - A COMPARISON OF OUTCOME ASSESSMENTS ACROSS THE CONTINUUM

Although assessing program outcomes has become increasingly important in higher education, no systematic research has been undertaken to det ermine the outcome measurement systems used across the entire continuu m of social work education. This study, based on a 1992 survey of more than 150 baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral social work education programs, is the first to provide substantive data about the types of assessment systems in place at all three levels. It describes the freq uency of use of various systems, makes comparisons across the levels o f education, and discusses the implications for social work education at each level.