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Social Work Licensure Disclosure by State and Territory

Bachelor of Social Work Disclosures by State:

updated July 11, 2024 

The U.S. Department of Education has implemented regulations (34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)) which requires ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s BSW Program to provide a list of all states/jurisdictions where the institution’s curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.

Please note that the social work program at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity updates disclosures by state annually.

The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) maintains a which contains links to each licensing board and contains all the licensure requirements for each category of licensure by state.

Social work students interested in pursuing social work licensure in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia or one of the US territories should always check the information below with the information provided in the links above as a state and territory may have changed its licensing requirements since the information on this page was last updated (July 11, 2024).

Alabama

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alabama and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the state of Alabama, please visit the website.

Alaska

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alaska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the state of Alaska, please visit the website.

Arizona

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arizona and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the state of Arizona, please visit the Website.

Arkansas

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arkansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the state of Arkansas, please visit the website.

California

California does not offer social work licensure at the Bachelor degree level. According to NASW California Chapter, California does not require a license to be employed as a social worker. There is only one social work license in California, an LCSW, which allows individuals to perform clinical social work and psychotherapy. To learn more about social work practice and licensure in California, please visit the website  and the website.

Colorado

Colorado does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. According to the website, you may practice non-clinical, entry-level social work and use the title social worker in Colorado with a BSW.
Social work licensure in Colorado is reserved for individuals with a Master of Social Work degree. To learn more about social work licensure in Colorado please visit the link above.

Connecticut

Connecticut does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. According to the website, individuals applying for licensure must hold a master’s degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about social work licensure in Connecticut, please visit the link above.

Delaware

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Delaware and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the state of Delaware, please visit the website.

District of Columbia

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the District of Columbia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the District of Columbia, please visit the website.

Florida

Florida does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. You can work as a social worker in Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in social work, but a Master’s degree in social work is required in order to apply for an LCSW. To learn more about social work licensure in the state of Florida, please visit the website.

Georgia

Georgia does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in Georgia, please visit the website.

Guam

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the Guam and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Guam, please visit Guam’s .

Hawaii

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Hawaii and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Hawaii, please visit Hawaii’s website.

Idaho

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Idaho and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Idaho, please visit Idaho’s website

Illinois

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Illinois and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Illinois, please visit website. Please note that Illinois currently requires Bachelor’s graduates to have three years of supervised professional experience.

Indiana

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Indiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Indiana, please visit website.

Iowa

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Iowa and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Iowa, please visit website.

Kansas

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Kansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Kansas, please visit website.

Kentucky

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Kentucky and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Kentucky, please visit website.

Louisiana

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Louisiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Louisiana, please visit website.

Maine

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Maine and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Maine, please visit Maine’s website. Maine requires 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence. An applicant for licensure that cannot demonstrate completion of the required 12 hours of coursework shall submit documentation that the requirement has been met upon the applicant’s first application renewal. If you are considering practicing in social work in Maine after graduation, please consult with your advisor to review courses which may meet Maine’s requirement.

Maryland

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Maryland and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Maryland, please visit Maryland’s website.

Massachusetts

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Massachusetts and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Massachusetts, please visit Massachusetts’ website.

Michigan

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Michigan and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Michigan, please visit Michigan’s website.

Minnesota

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Minnesota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Minnesota, please visit Minnesota’s website.

Mississippi

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Mississippi and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Mississippi, please visit Mississippi’s State website.

Missouri

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Missouri and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Missouri, please visit Missouri’s website.

Montana

Montana does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in Montana, please visit Montana’s website.

Nebraska

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Nebraska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Nebraska, please visit Nebraska’s website.

Nevada

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Nevada and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Nevada, please visit Nevada’s website.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in New Hampshire, please visit New Hampshire’s website.

New Jersey

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for New Jersey and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in New Jersey, please visit New Jersey’s website.

New Mexico

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for New Mexico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in New Mexico, please visit New Mexico’s website. Please note that applicant’s for licensure in New Mexico must take a Board approved course in New Mexico cultures if they obtain their social work degree outside of New Mexico.

New York

New York does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in New York, please visit New York’s website.

North Carolina

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for North Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in North Carolina, please visit .

North Dakota

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for North Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in North Dakota, please visit North Dakota’s website.

Northern Mariana Islands

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the Northern Mariana Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the Northern Mariana Islands, please visit the Northern Mariana Islands website.

Ohio

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Ohio and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Ohio, please visit website.

Oklahoma

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Oklahoma and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Oklahoma, please visit Oklahoma’s Website.

Oregon

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Oregon and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Oregon, please visit Oregon’s website.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in Pennsylvania, please visit .

Puerto Rico

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Puerto Rico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In order to obtain licensure in Puerto Rico an applicant must be a legal resident of Puerto Rico. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Puerto Rico, please visit Puerto Rico’s website.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in Rhode Island, please visit Rhode Island’s website.

South Carolina

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for South Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in South Carolina, please visit South Carolina’s website.

South Dakota

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for South Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in South Dakota, please visit South Dakota’s website.

Tennessee

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Tennessee and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Tennessee, please visit Tennessee’s website.

Texas

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Texas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Texas, please visit Texas’ website.

Utah

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Utah and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Utah, please visit Utah’s website.

Vermont

Vermont does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in Vermont, please visit

Virgin Islands

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the Virgin Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in the Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands website.

Virginia

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Virginia, please visit Virginia’s website.

Washington

Washington does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. To learn more about social work licensure in Washington, please visit Washington’s website.

West Virginia

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for West Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in West Virginia, please visit West Virginia’s website.

Wisconsin

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Wisconsin and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Wisconsin, please visit Wisconsin’s website.

Wyoming

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Bachelor of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for Wyoming and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. To learn more about obtaining a social work license in Wyoming, please visit

It has not been determined if the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity Social Work program meets the professional licensure requirements for the following territories: American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau.