Master of Social Work

Domains

Ethical and Professional Behavior - Social workers understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards, as well as relevant policies, laws, and regulations that may affect practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand that ethics are informed by principles of human rights and apply them toward realizing social, racial, economic, and environmental justice in their practice. Social workers understand frameworks of ethical decision making and apply principles of critical thinking to those frameworks in practice, research, and policy arenas. Social workers recognize and manage personal values and the distinction between personal and professional values. Social workers understand how their evolving worldview, personal experiences, and affective reactions influence their professional judgment and behavior. Social workers take measures to care for themselves professionally and personally, understanding that self-care is paramount for competent and ethical social work practice. Social workers use rights-based, ant-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to understand and critique the profession’s history, mission, roles, and responsibilities and recognize historical and current contexts of oppression in shaping institutions and social work. Social workers understand the role of other professionals when engaged in interprofessional practice. Social workers recognize the importance of lifelong learning and are committed to continually updating their skills to ensure relevant and effective practice. Social workers understand digital technology and the ethical use of technology in social work practice. Social workers:
- Make ethical decisions by applying the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. [Social Work Competency 1]
- Demonstrate professional behavior, appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication. [Social Work Competency 1]
- Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes. [Social Work Competency 1]
- Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior. [Social Work Competency 1]
Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice - Social workers understand that every person regardless of position in society has fundamental human rights. Social workers are knowledgeable about the global intersecting and ongoing injustices throughout history that result in oppression and racism, including social work’s role and response. Social workers critically evaluate the distribution of power and privilege in society in order to promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice by reducing inequities and ensuring dignity and respect for all. Social workers advocate for and engage in strategies to eliminate oppressive structural barriers to ensure that social resources, rights, and responsibilities are distributed equitably and that civil, political, economic, social, and cultural human rights are protected. Social workers:
- Advocate for human rights at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community system levels. [Social Work Competency 2]
- Engage in practices that advance human rights to promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. [Social Work Competency 2]
Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice - Social workers understand how racism and oppression shape human experiences and how these two constructs influence practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community levels and in policy and research. Social workers understand the pervasive impact of White supremacy and privilege and use their knowledge, awareness, and skills to engage in anti-racist practice. Social workers understand how diversity and intersectionality shape human experiences and identity development and affect equity and inclusion. The dimensions of diversity are understood as the intersectionality of factors including but not limited to age, caste, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, generational status, immigration status, legal status, marital status, political ideology, race, nationality, religion and spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status. Social workers understand that this intersectionality means that a person’s life experiences may include oppression, poverty, marginalization, and alienation as well as privilege and power. Social workers understand the societal and historical roots of social and racial injustices and the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination. Social workers understand cultural humility and recognize the extent to which a culture’s structures and values, including social, economic, political, racial, technological, and cultural exclusions, may create privilege and power resulting in systemic oppression. Social workers:
- Demonstrate anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels. [Social Work Competency 3]
- Demonstrate cultural humility by applying critical reflection, self-awareness, and self-regulation to manage the influence of bias, power, privilege, and values in working with clients and constituencies, acknowledging them as experts in their own lived experiences. [Social Work Competency 3]
Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice - Social workers use ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches in conducting research and building knowledge. Social workers use research to inform their practice decision making and articulate how their practice experience informs research and evaluation decisions. Social workers critically evaluate and critique current, empirically sound research to inform decisions pertaining to practice, policy, and programs. Social workers understand the inherent bias in research and evaluate design, analysis, and interpretation using an anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspective. Social workers know how to access, critique, and synthesize the current literature to develop appropriate research questions and hypotheses. Social workers demonstrate knowledge and skills regarding qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis, and they interpret data derived from these methods. Social workers demonstrate knowledge about methods to assess reliability and validity in social work research. Social workers can articulate and share research findings in ways that are usable to a variety of clients and constituencies. Social workers understand the value of evidence derived from interprofessional and diverse research methods, approaches, and sources. Social workers:
- Apply research findings to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs. [Social Work Competency 4]
- Identify ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods to advance the purposes of social work. [Social Work Competency 4]
Policy Practice - Social workers identify social policy at the local, state, federal, and global level that affects well-being, human rights and justice, service delivery, and access to social services. Social workers recognize the historical, social, racial, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. Social workers understand and critique the history and current structures of social policies and services and the role of policy in service delivery through rights-based, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist lenses. Social workers influence policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation within their practice settings with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers actively engage in and advocate for anti-racist and anti-oppressive policy practice to effect change in those settings. Social workers:
- Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services. [Social Work Competency 5]
- Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. [Social Work Competency 5]
Engaging with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities - Social workers understand that engagement is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with and on behalf of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers value the importance of human relationships. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and person-in-environment and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge to facilitate engagement with clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers are self-reflective and understand how bias, power, and privilege as well as their personal values and personal experiences may affect their ability to engage effectively with diverse clients and constituencies. Social workers use the principles of interprofessional collaboration to facilitate engagement with clients, constituencies, and other professionals as appropriate. Social workers:
- Apply knowledge of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional conceptual frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. [Social Work Competency 6]
- Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to engage in culturally responsive practice with clients and constituencies. [Social Work Competency 6]
Assessing Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities - Social workers understand that assessment is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional conceptual frameworks, and they critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in culturally responsive assessment with clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Assessment involves a collaborative process of defining presenting challenges and identifying strengths with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to develop a mutually agreed-upon plan. Social workers recognize the implications of the larger practice context in the assessment process and use interprofessional collaboration in this process. Social workers are self-reflective and understand how bias, power, privilege, and their personal values and experiences may affect their assessment and decision making. Social workers:
- Apply theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as other culturally responsive and interprofessional conceptual frameworks when assessing clients and constituencies. [Social Work Competency 7]
- Demonstrate respect for client self-determination during the assessment process by collaborating with clients and constituencies in developing a mutually agreed-upon plan. [Social Work Competency 7]
Intervening with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities - Social workers understand that intervention is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice. Social workers understand theories of human behavior, person-in-environment, and other interprofessional conceptual frameworks, and they critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in selecting culturally responsive interventions with clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand methods of identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence-informed interventions and participate in interprofessional collaboration to achieve client and constituency goals. Social workers facilitate effective transitions and endings. Social workers:
- Engage with clients and constituencies to critically choose and implement culturally responsive, evidence-informed interventions to achieve client and constituency goals. [Social Work Competency 8]
- Incorporate culturally responsive methods to negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of clients and constituencies. [Social Work Competency 8]
Evaluating Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities - Social workers understand that evaluation is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with and on behalf of diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers evaluate processes and outcomes to increase practice, policy, and service delivery effectiveness. Social workers apply anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspectives in evaluating outcomes. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional conceptual frameworks, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in evaluating outcomes. Social workers use qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating outcomes and practice effectiveness. Social workers:
- Select and use culturally responsive methods for evaluation of outcomes. [Social Work Competency 9]
- Analyze outcomes and apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. [Social Work Competency 9]

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Master of Social Work

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Alabama (AL)

Alabama

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Master Social Worker (MSW) license from Alabama. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/24/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Grand Canyon University’s Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.

For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation (https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Information/Contact-Accreditation.aspx).

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners requires the successful completion of an examination prepared by the state board for this license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:

Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
PO Box 301620
Montgomery, AL, 36130
334-242-5860
http://socialwork.alabama.gov/

Alaska (AK)

Alaska

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Master Social Worker (MSW) license from Alaska. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 11/09/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners requires applicants to successfully complete the examination given by the board for master social worker licensing. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK, 99811-0806
(907) 465-2550
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/socialworkexaminers.aspx

American Samoa (AS)

American Samoa

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a from American Samoa. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Unable to Determine

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/07/2024, Grand Canyon University is unable to determine if completion of this program meets educational requirements for licensure in American Samoa. Additionally, GCU is unaware of whether additional trainings, exams, or professional experience are required to obtain professional licensure in this location. Applicants are advised to seek additional information from the relevant professional licensing agency in the location which they seek employment.

Accreditation Requirements

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services (Social Work)
Executive Office Building
Pago Pago, AS, 96799
684 633-7506
http://dhss.as/

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master Social Worker from Arizona. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/01/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners requires applicants to successfully complete the master's, advanced generalist, or clinical examination offered by the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (Social Work)
1740 WEST ADAMS STREET, #3600
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
602-542-1882
https://www.azbbhe.us/

Arkansas (AR)

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a license/credential from Federated States of Micronesia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Unable to Determine

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 02/23/2024, Grand Canyon University is unable to determine if completion of this program meets educational requirements for licensure in Federated States of Micronesia. Additionally, GCU is unaware of whether additional trainings, exams, or professional experience are required to obtain professional licensure in this location. Applicants are advised to seek additional information from the relevant professional licensing agency in the location which they seek employment.

Accreditation Requirements

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:

Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
https://www.fsmgov.org/

Florida (FL)

Florida

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) license from Florida. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Does Not Meet

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/12/2024, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state. Individuals may enroll in this program for general interest, however, the program will not lead to professional licensure in the state.

Additional Coursework Requirements

The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling requires 3 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in Agency Administration and Supervision, Staff Development, and Social Planning for this license in this location. Please be aware that this content is not included in this program. Students will not be eligible for licensure in Florida without taking additional content in this area. For more information, students should speak with a Student Services Counselor and with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/).

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling requires the successful completion of the national Advanced Generalist level examination for this license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin C-08
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-3258
(850) 488-0595
http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/

Georgia (GA)

Georgia

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) license from Georgia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/13/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists requires the successful completion of the social work licensing examination for this license in this location.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA, 31217-3858
(478) 207-2440
https://sos.ga.gov/board-professional-counselors-social-workers-and-marriage-family-therapists

Guam, US Territory (GU)

Guam, US Territory

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) from Guam, US Territory. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 11/03/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Guam Social Work Licensing Board requires the successful completion of an examination approved by the board for this purpose and level of practice. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Guam Board of Social Work
194 Hernan Cortez Ave. Terlaje Professional Building, Ste. 213
Hagatna, Guam 96910
http://dphss.guam.gov/guam-board-of-social-work/

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Social Worker from Hawaii. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/07/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Hawaii Social Worker Program requires the successful completion of the ASWB intermediate or higher level national examination for this license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Professional & Vocational Licensing (Social Work)
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI, 96801
(808) 586-2693
http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/socialworker/

Idaho (ID)

Idaho

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Master Social Worker (MSW) license from Idaho. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/18/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Idaho State Board of Social Work Examiners requires applicants to successfully complete the examination given by the board for master social worker licensing. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners
11341 W. Chinden
Boise, ID, 83714
(208) 334-3233
https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=SWO

Illinois (IL)

Illinois

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license from Illinois. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/11/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation requires the satisfactory completion of the Masters ASWB examination (www.aswb.org) for this license in this location.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60661
https://www.idfpr.com/profs/SocialWorker.asp

Indiana (IN)

Indiana

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license from Indiana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/12/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board requires the satisfactory completion of the examination process for this license in this location.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
402 W Washington Street
Room W064
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
(317) 232-2960
https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/

Iowa (IA)

Iowa

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Master Level Social Worker (MSW) license from Iowa. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/12/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Iowa Board of Social Work requires the successful completion of the ASWB intermediate level examination for this license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Iowa Board of Social Work
400 SW 8th Street Suite D
Des Moines, IA, 50309
(515) 281-0254
http://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Social-Work

Kansas (KS)

Kansas

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master Social Worker from Kansas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/08/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board requires the successful completion of an examination approved by the board for this license in this location. The exam is given through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). You will register for the exam with ASWB.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (Social Workers)
700 SW Harrison St, Suite 420
Topeka, KS, 66603-3817
785-296-3240
http://ksbsrb.ks.gov/

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Certified Social Worker (CSW) certificate from Kentucky. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 02/23/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Kentucky Board of Social Work requires the satisfactory completion of the Masters ASWB examination prepared by the board for this license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Kentucky Board of Social Work
125 Holmes Street, Suite 310
Frankfort, KY, 40601
(502) 564-2350
https://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master Social Worker from Louisiana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/23/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners requires the successful completion of an examination for this license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
18550 Highland Road, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
(225) 756-3470
https://www.labswe.org

Maine (ME)

Maine

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license from Maine. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/16/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license from North Dakota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/18/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The North Dakota State Board of Social Work Examiners requires the successful completion of an examination prepared by the state board for master social worker license in this location. The Board offers the examination through the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org).

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license from Pennsylvania. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/11/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Additional Training Requirements

The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors requires at least 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements which has been approved by the Department of Human Services and the Bureau for this license in this location.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors requires the successful completion of the Association of Social Work Boards (www.aswb.org) master's level examination for this license in this location.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA, 17105
(717) 783-1389
https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/default.aspx

Puerto Rico (PR)

Puerto Rico

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Permanent Social Worker (PSW) license from Puerto Rico. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 10/16/2023, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

As of the most recent review, there are no identified exam requirements for this license in this location.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets the requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:

Puerto Rico Professional Credential Services
Attn: Social Worker Coordinator
One Lake View, 25 Century Boulevard, Suite 505
Nashville, TN 37214

Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Provisional Clinical Social Worker from Wyoming. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.

Meets - May directly certify

Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/01/2024, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.

Accreditation Requirements

Professional Licensure Exam Requirements

The Wyoming State Board of Licensed Social Workers requires the successful completion of an examination administered by the ASWB for this license in this location.

State Agency Contact Disclosure

Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:

Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board (Social Work)
2001 Capitol Ave, Rm 127
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
(307) 777-7788
https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/