Accreditation

The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, 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 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

In June 2022, the CSWE Commission on Accreditation reaffirmed accreditation of the BSW and MSW programs of the University of Nevada, Reno through February, 2029.

View the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes below.

Updated October 8, 2026

University of Nevada, 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

University of Nevada, 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