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Social Work Licensure

The MSW Program at The University of Houston 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 University of Houston 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.

Learn more on the  Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) website.

 

Licensure Requirements by State

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

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

Arizona

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

Arkansas

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

California

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

Colorado

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

Connecticut

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

District of Columbia

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

Delaware

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

Florida

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

Georgia

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

Hawaii

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

Idaho

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

Illinois

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

Indiana

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

Iowa

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

Kansas

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

Kentucky

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

Louisiana

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

Maine

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

Maryland

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

Massachusetts

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

Michigan

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

Minnesota

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

Mississippi

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

Missouri

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

Montana

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

Nebraska

CSW - CSWE accredited program transcript. More information.

Nevada

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

New Hampshire

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

New Jersey

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

New Mexico

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

New York

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

North Carolina

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

North Dakota

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

Ohio

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

Oklahoma

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

Oregon

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

Pennsylvania

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

Rhode Island

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

South Carolina

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

South Dakota

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

Tennessee

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

Texas

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

Utah

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

Vermont

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

Virginia

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

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. More information.

West Virginia

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

Wisconsin

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

Wyoming

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

Last Updated: 11/27/2024