Regular License
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Regular License

The Regular License type is a full license and consists of four (4) levels as outlined below. Applicants must have earned a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited BSW or MSW degree and taken the appropriate level of Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) examination in order to apply.

TITLE INITIALS EDUCATION POST-GRAD EXP. SUPERVISION REQUIRED ASWB EXAM REQUIRED
Level A - Social Worker LSW BSW N/A N/A Bachelors
Level B - Graduate Social Worker LGSW MSW N/A N/A Masters
Level C - Certified Social Worker LCSW MSW 2 years N/A Advanced-Generalist
Level D - Independent Clinical Social Worker LICSW MSW 2 years Clinical 2 years / 100 hours Clinical

For detailed descriptions of Regular License levels, requirements, applications, and additional information, please click the appropriate link above.

Only regular licensees are eligible for Inactive Status and Emeritus Status licenses.