Social Work Licensure
The MSW Program at The 探花视频 Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) prepares students for professional licensure in Texas and has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1970.
In order to become a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Texas, you must meet the following requirements:
- CSWE-accredited master’s degree in social work or a doctoral degree in social work
- Verification of a supervised practicum placement completed during university enrollment
- Passing score on the ASWB master’s exam
- Completion of a Texas jurisprudence exam
Social Work Licensure outside of Texas
If you plan to become licensed in a state other than Texas, please use the link below to find your state's requirements. Keep in mind that these requirements are constantly changing, so it's essential to check your licensing board's website for the most current requirements. The 探花视频 Graduate College of Social Work program prepares students to meet these requirements, and our advisors will help ensure you have access to the necessary courses.
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Licensure Requirements by State
Alabama
Alaska
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references.
Arizona
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Arkansas
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
California
ASW - CSWE accredited program transcript, “California Law and Professional Ethics” 18-hour course and pass the California Law and Ethics exam.
Colorado
LSW - CSWE MSW transcript, Colorado Mental Health Profession’s Jurisprudence Examination and complete the Healthcare Professions Profiling Program.
Connecticut
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
District of Columbia
LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Delaware
LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3200 post education supervised clinical hours.
Florida
LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 24 months post education supervised clinical (1500) hours.
Georgia
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Hawaii
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination.
Idaho
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass ASWB examination and 3 professional references.
Illinois
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Indiana
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination.
Iowa
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Kansas
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references.
Kentucky
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Louisiana
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Maine
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Maryland
LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Massachusetts
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination.
Michigan
MSWL Limited - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Minnesota
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Mississippi
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Missouri
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references.
Montana
LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3000 post education supervised clinical hours.
Nebraska
CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript.
Nevada
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination.
New Hampshire
LICSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3000 post education supervised clinical hours.
New Jersey
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination.
New Mexico
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
New York
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
North Carolina
CMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
North Dakota
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Ohio
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass ASWB examination.
Oklahoma
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Oregon
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Pennsylvania
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Rhode Island
LCSW only - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination, and 3000 post education supervised clinical hours.
South Carolina
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
South Dakota
CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination and 3 professional references.
Tennessee
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Texas
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Utah
CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Vermont
LMSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Virginia
LSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Washington
LASW - CSWE accredited program transcript, pass master’s level ASWB examination, 4 hours of HIV/AIDS training, and 3200 post education supervised clinical hours.
West Virginia
LGSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Wisconsin
APSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.
Wyoming
CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript and pass master’s level ASWB examination.