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Licensing & Professional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • For assistance in completing coursework or education verifying documents for licensure applications, contact studentaffairs@ssw.rutgers.edu.

  • Visit the Association of Social Work Board's website for background on social work licensing exams, including registration, fees, and other requirements.

  • As stated by the NASW, "No. You cannot start counting the required 1,920 hours of face-to-face client contact until you have earned a master's degree in social work and have an LSW or proof that you are engaged in social work practice in an exempt setting for which licensure is not required." (NASW Licensing FAQs)

  • Visit the Office of Continuing Education webpage. Rutgers SSW Office of Continuing Education is the largest University-based program of its kind in the nation. This office offers over 400 programs each year, as well as 12 certificate programs all lead by expert instructors.

  • Yes. According to the NASW, "The New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) issues licenses and certifications for a two-year period." (NASW Licensing FAQs
    Answers may vary state-by-state.

Licensure Requirements by State

Rutgers MSW program prepares you for professional licensure in New Jersey. Students typically take the LSW exam during their final semester of the MSW. Upon passing the exam, and successful completion of the MSW degree, graduates may apply for licensure. Clinical social work licensure (LCSW) requires an additional two years of post-graduate, supervised clinical experience. Learn more on the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) website.

  • LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • ASW - CSWE accredited program transcript, “California Law and Professional Ethics” 18-hour course and pass the California Law and Ethics exam. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE MSW transcript, Colorado Mental Health Profession’s Jurisprudence Examination and complete the Healthcare Professions Profiling Program. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript,  pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3200 post education supervised clinical hours. More information.

  • LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript,  pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 24 months post education supervised clinical (1500) hours. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass ASWB examination and 3 professional references. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references. More information.

  • CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • MSWL Limited - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references. More information.

  • LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript,  pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3000 post education supervised clinical hours. More information.

  • CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • LICSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript,  pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3000 post education supervised clinical hours. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • CMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript,  pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3000 post education supervised clinical hours. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • LASW - CSWE accredited program transcript,  pass master’s level ASWB examination, 4 hours of HIV/AIDS training, and 3200 post education supervised clinical hours. More information.

  • LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • APSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.

  • CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination. More information.