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Passage of an  is required for state Social Work licensure. Exam requirements are set by state licensure boards and vary by state. Â
ÒùÆÞÉç has a -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program and a -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.Ìý
Alabama
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Alabama.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Alabama.Â
Alaska
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Alaska.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Alaska.Â
Arizona
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Arizona.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Arizona.Â
Arkansas
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Arkansas.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Arkansas.
California
California does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Bard determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in California.
Colorado
Colorado does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Colorado.
Connecticut
Connecticut does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Connecticut.
Delaware
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Delaware.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Delaware.
District of Columbia
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in the District of Columbia.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in the District of Columbia.
Florida
Florida does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Certified Master Social Work license only if an individual selects and completes courses that meet  and meets educational requirements to apply for a Licensed Clinical Social Work license only if an individual selects and completes courses that meet .
Georgia
Georgia does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Georgia.
Hawaii
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Hawaii.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Hawaii.
Idaho
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Idaho.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Idaho.
Illinois
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Illinois.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Illinois.
Indiana
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Indiana.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Indiana.
Iowa
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Iowa.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Iowa.
Kansas
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Kansas.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Kansas.
Kentucky
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Kentucky.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Kentucky.
Louisiana
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Louisiana.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Louisiana.
Maine
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Maine.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Maine.
Maryland
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Maryland.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Maryland.
Massachusetts
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Massachusetts.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Massachusetts.
Michigan
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Michigan.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Michigan.
Minnesota
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Minnesota.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Minnesota.
Mississippi
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Mississippi.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Mississippi.
Missouri
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Missouri.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Missouri.
Montana
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Montana.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Montana.
Nebraska
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Nebraska.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Nebraska.
Nevada
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Nevada.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Nevada.Â
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New Hampshire.
New Jersey
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in New Jersey.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New Jersey.
New Mexico
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in New Mexico.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New Mexico.
New York
New York does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New York. In addition to completing the ÒùÆÞÉç MSW program, an individual must complete non-credit  offered by a New York approved provider.Â
North Carolina
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in North Carolina.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in North Carolina.
North Dakota
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in North Dakota.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in North Dakota.
Ohio
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Ohio.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Ohio.
Oklahoma
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Oklahoma.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Oregon.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Oregon.
Pennsylvania
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Pennsylvania. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Pennsylvania.Â
Puerto Rico
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Puerto Rico.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Puerto Rico.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Rhode Island.Â
South Carolina
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in South Carolina.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in South Dakota.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in South Dakota.Â
Tennessee
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Tennessee.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Tennessee. Â
Texas
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Texas.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Texas.
Utah
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Utah.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Utah.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Vermont
Vermont does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Vermont.
Virginia
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Virginia.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Virginia.
Washington
Washington does not offer a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker license. The State Licensing Board determines the scope of practice and provides practice options for graduates with the BSW credential. Â
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Washington.
West Virginia
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in West Virginia.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Wisconsin.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýBachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Wyoming.
Completion of the ÒùÆÞÉç -²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýMaster of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Wyoming.