State Social Work Boards
NATIONAL
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Passage of an ASWB examination is required for state Social Work licensure. Exam requirements are set by state licensure
boards and vary by state.
University of Toledo has a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program and a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program.
ALABAMA
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Alabama.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Alabama.
ALASKA
Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Alaska.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Alaska.
ARIZONA
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Arizona.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Arizona.
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Arkansas.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Arkansas.
CALIFORNIA
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in California.
COLORADO
Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Colorado.
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Department of Public Health
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Connecticut.
DELAWARE
Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Delaware.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Delaware.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Department of Health
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in the District of Columbia.
FLORIDA
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master 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 specific coursework requirements and meets educational requirements to apply for a Licensed Clinical Social Work license only if an individual selects and completes courses that meet specific coursework requirements.
GEORGIA
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Georgia.
HAWAII
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Hawaii.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Hawaii.
IDAHO
Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Idaho.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Idaho.
ILLINOIS
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Illinois.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Illinois.
INDIANA
Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Indiana.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Indiana.
IOWA
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Iowa.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Iowa.
KANSAS
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Kansas.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Kansas.
KENTUCKY
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Kentucky.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Kentucky.
LOUISIANA
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Louisiana.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Louisiana.
MAINE
Maine Board of Social Work Licensure
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Maine.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Maine.
MARYLAND
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Maryland.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Maryland.
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Massachusetts.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Massachusetts.
MICHIGAN
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Michigan.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Michigan.
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Board of Social Work
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Minnesota.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Minnesota.
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists (Social Work)
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Mississippi.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Mississippi.
MISSOURI
Missouri Committee for Social Workers
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Missouri.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Missouri.
MONTANA
Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Montana.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Montana.
NEBRASKA
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Nebraska.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Nebraska.
NEVADA
Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Nevada.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Nevada.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New Hampshire.
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New Jersey.
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in New Mexico.
NEW YORK
New York Office of the Professions
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master 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 UToledo MSW program, an individual must complete non-credit coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a New York approved provider.
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in North Carolina.
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in North Dakota.
OHIO
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Ohio.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Ohio.
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Oklahoma.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Oklahoma.
OREGON
Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Oregon.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Oregon.
PENNSYLVANIA
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Pennsylvania.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Pennsylvania.
PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico Professional Social Workers Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Puerto Rico.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Board of Social Work Examiners
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Rhode Island.
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in South Carolina.
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker
license in South Dakota.
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Tennessee.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Tennessee.
TEXAS
Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Texas.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Texas.
UTAH
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Utah.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Utah.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master 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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Vermont.
VIRGINIA
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Virginia.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Virginia.
WASHINGTON
Washington State Department of Health
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.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Washington.
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor 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 UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in West Virginia.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Wisconsin.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Wisconsin.
WYOMING
Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Bachelor's prepared Social Worker license in Wyoming.
Completion of the UToledo CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program meets educational requirements to apply for a Master's prepared Social Worker license in Wyoming.