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
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.
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.