Licensure

The Value of Licensure

Social workers are likely required to apply for licensure in order to work within this profession, especially if providing direct care to clients. Each state has its own requirements for the licensure process, however many include licensure at the associate and independent levels. Licensure establishes requirements to demonstrate specific competencies applied to practice settings as demonstrated through graduation from a CSWE accredited program. This requirement of licensure elevates social work as a professional practice.

Public Disclosure: Professional Licensure by State

Upon graduation, licensure can be a next step in your professional career. Each state has its own requirements for the licensure. Licensure establishes requirements to demonstrate specific competencies applied to practice settings as demonstrated through graduation from a CSWE accredited program. This requirement of licensure elevates social work as a professional practice.

Educational institutions are required to publicly disclose to prospective and currently enrolled students whether certain degree programs meet the education requirements for licensure or certification for all 50 states, District of Columbia, and specified U.S. territories.

Northern Arizona University’s Master of Social Work degree does not meet all the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states: California, Florida, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Virgina.

Please contact Julie Fritzler at Julie.Fritzler@nau.edu if you have any questions.

• How NAU MSW program meets these state requirements Link Here