Case studies
How social work programs use AI simulated clients
Simmons University, Salisbury University, and the University of South Carolina use TMind AI’s simulated clients in MSW, BSW, and clinical workforce training. Each case study is based on faculty presentations at the CSWE 2026 Annual Conference and the programs’ own materials.
MSW education
Simmons MSW students practice with a shared AI client before field placement
One client, three phases, and a reflection after every session in SWO 421A.
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BSW education
Salisbury uses AI clients before internship and during field placement
Practice I builds generalist skills; Application of Research uses professor-designed clients.
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Clinical workforce training
University of South Carolina built AI child and caregiver clients to train telemental health providers
A state-funded program built around the ARC framework, with its own clients and scoring.
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Compare the programs
| Institution | Learners | Course or program | How TMind is used | Evidence so far |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons University School of Social Work | MSW students | SWO 421A Generalist Practice (pre-practicum) | A shared simulated client; a reflection after every session, compared with TMind’s feedback | Program evaluation: improvement in empathy and positive trends in three other dimensions; not yet statistically tested |
| Salisbury University School of Social Work | BSW students | SOWK 320 Practice I; SOWK 417 Application of Research | One client all semester with peer case consultation; professor-designed clients for practice evaluation | Faculty observations; assignments expanding to all Practice I sections (spring 2026) |
| University of South Carolina College of Social Work | Practicing mental health providers | S.T.A.R.T.T.-A.I. telemental health training | Program-built child and caregiver clients; four ARC sessions with custom scoring | Program design presented; outcome data not yet published |
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