Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement
Syracuse University offers several programs leading to professional licensure within the State of New York through in-person and online program delivery. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed/certified and how licensure/certification is acquired.
Some states require an individual to graduate from an accredited program. Others require individuals to obtain additional coursework, additional fieldwork, background checks, passage of additional state licensing exams, additional fees, or other requirements.
Accreditation Statement
Syracuse University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a regional accreditation body recognized by the US Department of Education. For more information, visit the Syracuse University’s Accreditation Website.
State Authorization
Syracuse University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which allows us to provide distance learning programs and coursework to residents of states other than New York. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in New York may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state.
Relocation
Should a student relocate during the course of a program to another state, it may impact the student’s ability to remain in the program, meet the state licensure requirements, and/or continue to receive financial aid funding. Prior to considering relocation, please contact your program to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.
International Students
The programs listed on this page have not been evaluated for professional licensure requirements outside of the United States. Prior to enrolling in any program at Syracuse University, prospective students living and/or working outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate certifying agency whether successful completion of any degree program at Syracuse University will meet the credentialing requirements of the country in which they intend to seek employment, as to certain types of employment or for advanced/specialized educational programs. International students should also check directly with their home country regarding licensure requirements.
Professional Licensure Requirements
The following programs may lead to a professional license or certification that is required for employment. Professional licensure/certification requirements vary from state to state, which may affect a student’s ability to apply for a professional license/certification upon the completion of the program.
The US Department of Education regulation, 34 CFR §668.14 and §668.43, requires an institution to disclose whether the program will fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification for each state. The administrative departments that offer the programs have made the following determination regarding their curriculum.
Social Work B.S. and M.S.W.
The School of Social Work—housed in the School of Education—offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs of study. The undergraduate professional social work degree is a bachelor of science in social work (B.S.S.W.)
The curriculum incorporates instruction in five professional foundation areas: social welfare policy and services, human behavior in the social environment, research, social work practice, and field practicum. Instruction in these areas builds upon liberal arts preparation in the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences.
The School of Social Work also offers a master of social work (M.S.W.) in two formats: the two-year, 60-credit program for individuals who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in social work and the Advanced Standing Program for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Both graduate programs prepare students for advanced social work practice and for creative, responsible roles in the social work field.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia require that a social worker sitting for a licensing exam be a graduate of a CSWE-accredited program. The B.S.S.W. and M.S.W. programs are fully accredited by CSWE.
As of July 1, 2024, Syracuse University has made the following determinations regarding the program meeting specific state licensure or certification requirements:
Please note that the following states do not currently offer licensure at the bachelor’s degree (B.S.S.W.) level: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington | |
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Social Work Licensure Notice
This information is provided in good faith to applicants as of Nov. 1, 2024.
The Syracuse MSW program leads to a Master of Social Work degree. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program is designed to meet the eligibility requirements for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam and not an initial license. Licensure requirements, including levels of licensure, vary by state and students should contact their state licensing board to determine the specific requirements for licensure, including any additional requirements beyond the scope of the program.
The information below provides a state-by-state breakdown of comparable licenses, including a determination of eligibility for initial licensure, if applicable. This information provided is designed as a baseline determination of whether the program meets individual state specific requirements.
Licensure requirements, the type of license to apply for, and the appropriate pathway to pursue licensure are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Alabama – State Regulations State Board: Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Alaska – State Regulations State Board: Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Arizona – State Regulations State Board: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Arkansas – State Regulations State Board: Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): California does not require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: For programs completed outside of CA: 12 hours of CA law and ethics 6 hours of coursework or applied experience in Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention 7 hours of coursework in Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting in California 10 hours of coursework in Human Sexuality 15 hours of coursework in Alcoholism and Chemical Substance Abuse & Dependency 10 hours of coursework in Aging, Long Term Care and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse 15 hours/1 semester unit of coursework in California Cultures and the Social and Psychological Implications of Socioeconomic Position 15 hours of coursework in Spousal/Partner Abuse Assessment, Detection and Intervention Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: California – State Regulations State Board: California Board of Behavioral Sciences Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Associate Clinical Social Worker title is intended for applicants that hold a master’s degree in social work and have not completed their post-graduate experience. Individuals holding the aforementioned title complete post-graduate experiences to later earn additional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The ASWB Clinical examination must be taken prior to application to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The above listed hours of coursework may be fulfilled through the continuing education providers listed on this site.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): State Jurisprudence exam Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Advanced examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Colorado – State Regulations State Board: Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Connecticut does not currently require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Connecticut – State Regulations State Board: Connecticut State Department of Public Health – Social Work Licensure Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The ASWB master’s level examination requirement has been suspended until January 1, 2026.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Masters Social Worker (M.S.W.) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Delaware – State Regulations State Board: Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: District of Columbia – Municipal Regulations State Board: District of Columbia – Board of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: A Licensed Graduate Social Worker must practice under supervision. Applicants must complete 3000 hours of supervised postgraduate experience to gain licensure to practice unsupervised.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Florida does not require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Complete 24 semester hours or 32 quarter hours in theory of human behavior and practice methods as courses in clinically oriented services, including a minimum of one course in psychopathology. Courses not considered to be clinically oriented are: policy, administration, organization and communities. Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Florida – State Regulations State Board: Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: Eight-hour laws and rules course from board approved provider required before licensure exam An individual who has not satisfied the post graduate or post master’s level experience requirements must register as an intern in the profession for which they are seeking licensure before beginning the post-master’s experience requirement. Florida requires a letter from a school official on university letterhead verifying the setting in which you provided clinical services to clients, and that the supervised field placement was completed during the master’s or doctorate program.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Georgia – State Regulations State Board: Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s, Advanced, or Clinical examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Hawai’i – State Regulations State Board: Hawai’i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional & Vocational Licensing Division – Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Idaho – State Regulations State Board: Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Illinois does not require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Illinois – State Regulations State Board: Illinois Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Indiana – State Regulations State Board: Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Iowa – State Regulations State Board: Iowa Board of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Kansas – State Regulations State Board: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board – Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: Certification Recommended Initial Title: Certified Social Worker (CSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Kentucky – State Regulations State Board: Kentucky Board of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Certified Social Worker Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Louisiana – State Regulations State Board: Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: Louisiana applies the Certified Social Worker designation to graduates that have just completed their program. It is a temporary certification which entitles the M.S.W. graduate to perform social work duties and responsibilities while pursuing licensure. Status as a CSW is required to sit for the ASWB examination. Once the graduate has passed the ASWB examination, the LMSW is issued.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Master Social Worker Conditional Clinical Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Maine – State Regulations State Board: Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Licensed Master Social Worker license is a non-clinical master level independent license. The Licensed Master Social Worker Conditional Clinical license is a master level license for those who intend to pursue a clinical license after the completion of their supervision hours.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Maryland – State Regulations State Board: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Massachusetts – State Regulations State Board: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Limited Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Michigan does not require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Michigan – State Regulation State Board: Michigan Board of Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Minnesota – State Regulations State Board: Minnesota Board of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Mississippi – State Regulations State Board: Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Missouri – State Regulations State Board: Missouri Committee for Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master’s Social Worker Candidate Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Montana – State Regulations State Board: Montana Board of Behavioral Health Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Licensed Master’s Social Worker Candidate designation is intended for applicants that have completed a master’s degree in social work, but have not completed 2000 hours of supervised experience.The state requires that applicants without this experience register as an LMSW candidate.
What is Issued: Certification Recommended Initial Title: Provisional Certification as a Master Social Worker (PCMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Advanced Generalist, Master’s or Clinical level examination. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Nebraska – State Regulations State Board: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Mental Health and Social Work Practice Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Provisional Certification as a Master Social Worker is intended for applicants that have completed a master’s degree in social work but have not completed 3000 hours of supervised experience. The state requires that applicants without this experience register as a PCMSW.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Nevada – State Regulations State Board: Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: Not Applicable Recommended Initial Title: Candidate for Licensure Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Coursework shall include at least 5 of the following areas of study: Theories of personality development, ego psychology, object relations, human behavior and social environment Methods of casework or clinical interventions, social work practice and direct practice Theories of cross-cultural development and race relations Marriage and family dynamics, family systems and therapy with children Group behavior and dynamics Theories of psychopathology, adaptive and maladaptive functioning Chemical dependency and substance abuse Research methods including policy practice evaluation Internship in a clinical setting and field placement. Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: New Hampshire – State Regulations State Board: New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: For each social work license, the state requires a minimum of 3,000 supervised hours outside the scope of the program and does not have an initial license that graduates can immediately obtain. The Board of Mental Health Practice does not provide requirements to be a “candidate for licensure”. The requirements listed above are reflective of those needed to become a clinical social worker. The ASWB Clinical examination must be taken while the applicant is a candidate for licensure
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: New Jersey – State Regulations State Board: New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): New Mexico Jurisprudence examination Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level exam Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: New Mexico – State Regulations State Board: New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: 3 hour course in New Mexico Cultures, by coursework, workshop, seminar, or passing the New Mexico cultural exam. Students will register for this course following graduation from their program. If the applicant has met all requirements, with the exception of the required coursework in New Mexico cultures, the Board may issue a Provisional License, which is valid for twelve months.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level exam Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Program must include at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent of graduate study. No more than half of the total semester hours may be advanced standing credit granted for social work study at the baccalaureate level. Program must contain curricular content including but not limited to: Social work values and ethics Diversity, social justice, and at-risk populations Human behavior in the social environment Social welfare policy and service delivery systems Foundation and advanced social work practice Social work practice evaluation and research. Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: New York – State Regulations State Board: New York State Board for Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: New York state requires completed coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a New York State approved provider. Out-of-state applicants must be individually evaluated to determine if they have satisfied the education requirements equivalent to a New York state license-qualifying program.
What is Issued: Certification or License Recommended Initial Title: Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination or the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: North Carolina – State Regulations State Board: North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Certified Master Social Worker designation is for those who have not completed any postgraduate experience, and do not intend to engage in clinical social work practice. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate title is intended for social workers that have not yet satisfied the post-graduate experience requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: North Dakota – State Regulations State Board: North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Ohio – Laws and Rules State Board: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Oklahoma – State Regulations State Board: Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Oregon Rules and Laws examination Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Oregon – Laws and Rules State Board: Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Clinical Social Work Associate title is intended for those applicants that hold a master’s degree in social work and have not yet completed their post-graduate experience, but do intend to engage in clinical practice. The Licensed Master Social Worker license is a non-clinical license.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Pennsylvania – State Regulations State Board: Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: Applicants must complete 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting for initial licensure.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Rhode Island does not require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Rhode Island – Rules and Regulations State Board: Rhode Island Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker title is intended for applicants that hold a master’s degree in social work, and have not completed their post-graduate experience.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: South Carolina – State Regulations State Board Name: South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Certified Social Worker (CSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: South Dakota – State Regulations State Board Name: South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Tennessee – State Regulations State Board: Tennessee Board of Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Jurisprudence examination Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Texas – State Regulations State Board: Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Certified Social Worker (CSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Utah does not require an exam for its initial license. Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Utah – State Regulations State Board: Utah Behavioral Health Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Vermont – State Regulations State Board: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation – Social Workers Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Virginia – State Regulations State Board: Virginia Board of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Social Worker Associate Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Advanced level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Washington – State Regulations State Board: Washington Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Social Worker Associate title is intended for applicants that have not completed their post-graduate experience. Individuals holding the aforementioned title complete post-graduate experiences to later earn additional licensure as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker or Licensed Independent Social Worker.
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: West Virginia – State Regulations State Board: West Virginia Board of Social Work Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code examination Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Wisconsin – State Regulations State Board: Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements
What is Issued: License Recommended Initial Title: Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) Accreditation Requirements: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Examination(s): Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical level examination Curriculum Requirements: Identify the specialized knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and behaviors that extend and enhance the nine Social Work Competencies (per CSWE) Field Experience Requirements: CSWE Standard of 900 Hours State Regulation: Wyoming – State Regulations State Board: Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Federal Disclosure: Meets Requirements Additional Important Information: The Provisional Clinical Social Worker title is intended for applicants that hold a master’s degree in social work, and have not completed their post-graduate experience. Individuals holding the aforementioned title complete post-graduate experiences to later earn additional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.