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MSW Licensure by State

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Master of Social Work, Advanced-Standing and Regular Program

The MSSW Program at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ was established in 2007 and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.  Housed in the School of Social Work, it includes both a Standard (2-year) program and an Advanced Standing (1-year program for graduates of CSWE accredited BSW programs).

Licensure in Social Work varies from state to state, with the master’s degree from a CSWE accredited program a virtually universal requirement.  The following chart identifies the U.S. states and territories in which the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Master of Science in Social Work aligns with the various requirements for licensure, and includes contact information for the relevant entities regulating social work licensure in those states.  It attempts to identify any special requirements that might exist in addition to a CSWE accredited degree, and jurisdictions where it has not been possible to make a determination if the curriculum meets the requirements.


Alabama – Meets

Alabama Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alabama.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Alaska – Meets

Alaska Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alaska.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


American Samoa – Does Not Meet

American Samoa Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work does not meet the professional licensure standards for territory of American Samoa. Please review for more information about clinical and social services in American Samoa.

Information last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Arizona – Meets

Arizona Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arizona.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Arkansas – Meets

Arkansas Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arkansas.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


California – Meets With Supervision

California Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of California. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Colorado – Meets

Colorado Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Colorado.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Connecticut – Meets With Supervision

Connecticut Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Connecticut.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Delaware –  Meets

Delaware Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Delaware.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


District of Columbia – Meets With Supervision

District of Columbia Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the District of Columbia.  Please review the for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Florida – Meets

Florida Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Florida.. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Georgia – Meets

Georgia Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Georgia.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Guam – Meets

Guam Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Guam.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Hawaii – Meets

Hawaii Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Hawaii.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Idaho – Meets With Supervision

Idaho Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Idaho.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Illilnois – Meets

Illinois Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Illinois.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Indiana – Meets

Indiana Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Indiana.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Iowa – Meets

Iowa Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Iowa.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Kansas – Meets

Kansas Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kansas.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Kentucky – Meets

Kentucky Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kentucky.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Louisiana – Meets

Louisiana Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Louisiana.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Maine – Meets With Supervision

Maine Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Maine.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Maryland – Meets

Maryland Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maryland.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Massachusetts – Meets

Massachusetts Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Massachusetts.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Michigan – Meets With Supervision

Michigan Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Michigan.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Minnesota – Meets

Minnesota Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Michigan. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure. *Note that the clinical hours from the student’s practicum must be tracked in a specific manner.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Mississippi – Meets

Mississippi Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Mississippi. Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Missouri – Meets

Missouri Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Missouri.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Montana – Meets With Supervision

Montana Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision in the state of Montana.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Nebraska – Meets

Nebraska Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nebraska  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Nevada – Meets

Nevada Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nevada.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


New Hampshire – Meets With Supervision

New Hampshire Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of New Hampshire. Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


New Jersey – Meets

New Jersey Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Jersey.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


New Mexico – Meets

New Mexico Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Mexico.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that applicants must take a  Board approved class on New Mexico Cultures if they obtain their Social Work degree outside of New Mexico..

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


New York – Meets

New York Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New York and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of New York has in place additional requirements to practice, including coursework or training on the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a and two electives that provide clinical content. Additionally, students in the Advanced Standing program may have difficulties meeting New York State semester hour limitations. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


North Carolina – Meets

North Carolina Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Carolina.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


North Dakota – Meets

North Dakota Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Dakota.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Northern Mariana Islands – Meets

Northern Mariana Islands Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands. Please review the for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Ohio – Meets

Ohio Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Ohio.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Oklahoma – Meets

Oklahoma Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oklahoma.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Oregon – Meets

Oregon Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oregon.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Pennsylvania – Meets

Pennsylvania Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Pennsylvania. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Puerto Rico – Meets

Puerto Rico Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Puerto Rico.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure and note that applicants must be legal residents of Puerto Rico.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Rhode Island – Meets

Rhode Island

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Rhode Island.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure. Passing the national exam administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) is not currently required for the Clinical Social Work (CSW) license and will not be required until at least August 15, 2025.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


South Carolina – Meets

South Carolina Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Carolina.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


South Dakota – Meets

South Dakota Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Dakota.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Tennessee – Meets

Tennessee Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Tennessee.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Texas – Meets

Texas Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Texas.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


US Virgin Islands – Meets

U.S. Virgin Islands Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Please review the for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Utah – Meets

Utah Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Please review the for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Vermont – Meets

Vermont Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Vermont. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Virginia – Meets

Virginia Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Virginia.  You can apply to be a Licensed Master Social Worker by Examination or by Endorsement. Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Washington – Meets With Supervision

Washington Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Washington. Please carefully review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


West Virginia – Meets

West Virginia Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of West Virginia.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Wisconsin – Meets

Wisconsin Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wisconsin.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.


Wyoming – Meets With Supervision

Wyoming Licensure Information

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work meets professional licensure standards with additional supervision for the state of Wyoming.  Please review for additional details about obtaining licensure.

Information was last reviewed 1/15/2025.