Social Work Licensure

 

The University of Wyoming Division of Social Work degree program leads to licensure after graduation. The Division of Social work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) and for more information on the accrediting body please see the website here: https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/. Students will be required to pass the the examination by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). For information about the exam please visit the following website: https://www.aswb.org/exam/getting-ready-for-the-exam/. UW cannot guarantee licensure in any U.S. State, District or Territory as applicants are reviewed on a case by case basis. Please contact the main Social Work office at sowkmail@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-6112 or Compliance and Review Specialist, Erika Helgeson at ehelgeso@uwyo.edu or 307-766-3423 for current information.

 

U.S. States, Districts and Territories

Meets

Graduates need to have graduated from a CSWE accredited MSW program. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Alabama Licensing board and the Examination Qualifications below.

https://socialwork.alabama.gov/ 

https://socialwork.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/850-X-6-.03.Examinations.pdf 

 

Meets

Graduates need to have received a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board CSWE-accredited programs. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Alaska Licensing board below.

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/SocialWorkExaminers.aspx

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/SocialWorkStatutes.pdf

Does not meet

At this time the University of Wyoming cannot determine if we meet the standards to be licensed in the American Samoa territory.

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will need to have earned a master's or higher degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university in a program accredited by the council on social work education.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Earned a master's or higher degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university in a program accredited by the council on social work education.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Arizona Licensing board below.

https://bbhe.az.gov/

https://bbhe.az.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/BOARD%20STATUTES%20080318.pdf 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduate will need to have a master's degree (MSW) from an accredited social work program in an accredited institution approved by the Council on Social Work Education. 

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduate will need to have a master's degree (MSW) from an accredited social work program in an accredited institution approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Arkansas Licensing board below.

https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/social-work-licensing-board/

https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Arkansas_Social_Work_Act_Code-Law.pdf 

Does not meet

The University of Wyoming does not meet all of the following conditions for California licensure at this time.

https://www.bbs.ca.gov/

https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf

Meets

Graduate will need to complete a master's degree from a graduate school of social work that is CSWE accredited. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Colorado Licensing board below.

https://dpo.colorado.gov/SocialWork

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1in-p3yu-INMXDPKaDiNCiF8792D80PPs/view

Meets

Graduates will need hold a master's or doctorate degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Connecticut Licensing board below.

https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Socialworker/Social-Work-Licensure

https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/socialworker/lcsw-licensing-requirements

Meets

Graduate will have graduated and received a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or its successor. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Delaware Licensing board below.

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/

https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c039/index.html 

Meets

Graduates will need to have completed twelve (12) academic credits of clinical course work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program with a minimum of six (6) of the twelve (12) academic credits having been obtained in a Master's of Social Work program. This is an LISW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) license. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the D.C. Licensing board below.

https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/161603

https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Chapter%2070%20Social%20Work%207-5-2019.pdf 

Meets

Graduate will need to have earned a graduate degree in social work. For clinical social work, a minimum of 15 semester hours or 22 quarter hours of the coursework required by s. 491.005(1)(b)2.b. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Florida Licensing board below.

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/ 

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0491/0491.html 

Meets

Graduate must have earned a master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education in which candidacy, conditional or accreditation status was in effect when the degree was awarded. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Georgia Licensing board below.

https://sos.ga.gov/board-professional-counselors-social-workers-and-marriage-family-therapists 

https://rules.sos.ga.gov/search.aspx?query=social+work&searchvalue=Chapter+135-5+REQUIREMENTS+FOR+LICENSURE&hierarchysearch=yes&search=yes&fid=0&docId=6352&NextDoclimit=6&p=1 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will need to hold a Master’s degree from a college or university in a social work program accredited by or deemed to be equivalent to an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need to hold a Master’s degree from a college or university in a social work program accredited by or deemed to be equivalent to an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Guam Licensing board below.

https://guamhplo.org/gbsw 

https://www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GCA/10gca/10gc012B.PDF 

Meets

Graduate will need to hold a master's degree from a college or university in a social work  program accredited by or deemed to be equivalent to an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Hawaii Licensing board below.

https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/socialworker/ 

https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/HRS467E-Social_Worker.ASO_.pdf 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will need to possess a master’s degree or doctorate in social work from a college or university approved by the board (CSWE accredited).

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need to possess a master’s degree or doctorate in social work" (CSWE accredited)

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Idaho Licensing board below.

https://dopl.idaho.gov/ 

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH32/SECT54-3206/ 

Meets

Subsequent to securing a master's degree in social work from an approved program the applicant has successfully completed at least 3,000 hours of satisfactory, supervised clinical professional experience. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Illinois Licensing board and the Examination Qualifications below.

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/socialworker.html 

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/dpr/lcsw-automatic-exam-approval-2025-01.pdf 

https://ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=1295&ChapAct=225%C2%A0ILCS%C2%A020/&ChapterID=24&ChapterName=PROFESSIONS%2BAND%2BOCCUPATIONS&ActName=Clinical%2BSocial%2BWork%2Band%2BSocial%2BWork%2BPractice%2BAct

Meets

Graduates will need at least a master's degree in social work from: an eligible postsecondary educational institution accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education: 

The graduate program under this subdivision must have emphasized direct clinical or client health services as provided under section 3.1 of this chapter. Graduate school requirements
     Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a graduate program is considered to have emphasized direct clinical patient or clinic health care services if the graduate program meets the following requirements:

(1) Required coursework in clinical social work and related areas such as psychiatric social work, medical social work, social case work, case management, psychotherapy, group therapy, and any other coursework accepted by the board.

(2) Required supervised field placement that was part of the applicant's advanced concentration in direct practice, during which the applicant provided clinical services directly to clients.

     (b) An applicant who graduated from a graduate program that did not emphasize direct patient or client services may complete the clinical curriculum requirement by returning to a graduate program allowed under section 2(1)(B) of this chapter to complete the education requirements.

     (c) Coursework that was taken at a baccalaureate level does not meet the requirements under this section unless an official of the graduate program certifies that the specific course, which a student enrolled in the same graduate program was ordinarily required to complete at the graduate level, was waived or exempted based on completion of a similar course at the baccalaureate level.

https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/ 

https://iga.in.gov/laws/2024/ic/titles/25#25-23.6-5 

Meets

Master Social Worker: An applicant for a license as a master social worker shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
    *Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited college or
university approved by the board.

 

Meets

Independent Social Worker: An applicant for a license as an independent social worker shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
    *Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the board.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Iowa Licensing board below.

https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/social-work-licensure#promo-title--1046721395 

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Chapter.154C.pdf 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will need to demonstrate receipt of a master's degree from a college or university, including completion of a social work program in candidacy from an accrediting body recognized by the board

 

Does Not Meet

Licensed Social Worker: The University of Wyoming does not meet the following needs for this license:

A master's or doctor's degree from an accredited graduate school of social work, including completion of a social work program recognized and approved by the board, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board;" 

has completed 3 credit hours as part of or in addition to the requirements under subsection (e) supporting diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders with use of the American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual, through identifiable study of psychopathology;

(C) has completed a graduate level supervised clinical practicum of supervised professional experience, including, but not limited to, psychotherapy and assessment, integrating diagnosis or diagnostic impressions and treatment of mental disorders with use of the American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual or additional postgraduate supervised experience as determined by the board

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Kansas Licensing board below.

https://www.ksbsrb.ks.gov/ 

https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch65/065_063_0006.html 

Meets

Certified Social Worker: Graduates will need to have received a master's degree or doctorate degree in social work from an educational institution approved by the board.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need to have received a master's degree or doctoral degree in social work from an  educational institution approved by the board.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Kentucky Licensing board below.

https://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx 

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44628 

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44630 

Meets

Registered Social Worker: Holds either a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited social work program.

 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Holds a master’s degree from an accredited graduate school of social work.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Holds a master’s degree from an accredited graduate school of social work.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Louisiana Licensing board below.

https://www.labswe.org/ 

https://www.labswe.org/page/rules-standards-and-procedures 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will need documented proof of a master’s or doctoral degree in social work or social welfare from an accredited program.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need documented proof of a master’s or doctoral degree in social work or social welfare from an accredited program.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Maine Licensing board below.

https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/state-board-social-worker-licensure 

https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fsos%2Fsites%2Fmaine.gov.sos%2Ffiles%2Fcontent%2Fassets%2F416c013.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will have received a master’s degree from a program that is accredited or is a candidate for  accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent organization approved  by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

Meets

Certified Social Worker: Graduates will have received a master’s degree from a program that is accredited or is a candidate for  accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent organization approved  by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Maryland Licensing board below.

https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx 

https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Documents/Regs/Subtitle3-Licensing-2023.pdf 

Meets

Independent Social Worker: Graduates will need satisfactory written or electronic documentation that he or she holds a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social 
Work Education.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need satisfactory written or electronic documentation that he or she holds a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social 
Work Education

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Massachusetts Licensing board below.

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-social-workers 

https://www.mass.gov/doc/258-cmr-9-licensure-requirements-and-procedures/download 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates shall have been awarded a master's or doctoral degree in the field of social work from a college or university social work program approved by the board. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Michigan Licensing board below.

https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/social 

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-333-18509 

Meets

Graduates will need a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Minnesota Licensing board below.

https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/ 

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148E.010 

Meets

Master Social Worker: In order to apply for social work licensure in MS, you will need to possess a bachelor’s or 
master’s degree in social work from an accredited CSWE program.

 

Meets

Certified Social Worker: In order to apply for social work licensure in MS, you will need to possess a bachelor’s or 
master’s degree in social work from an accredited CSWE program.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Mississippi Licensing board below.

https://www.swmft.ms.gov/ 

https://www.swmft.ms.gov/sites/swmft2/files/SW%20ALL%20LEVEL%20CHECKLIST%20Website%2013024REV.pdf 

Meets

The applicant has a master's degree from a college or university program of social work accredited by the council of social work education. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Missouri Licensing board below.

https://pr.mo.gov/socialworkers.asp 

https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=337.615 

Meets

Graduates will need a minimum of a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or a program currently in CSWE candidacy status. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Montana Licensing board below.

https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/behavioral-health/#1 

https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/bbh/swlc-app-checklist.pdf 

Meets

Graduates will need to have a doctorate or a master's degree in social work from an approved educational program. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Nebraska Licensing board below.

https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.aspx 

https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/Mental%20Health%20Practice.pdf 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from:

             *A college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or its successor organization, or which is a candidate for such accreditation

 

Meets

Independent Social Worker: Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from:

             *A college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or its successor organization, or which is a candidate for such accreditation

 

Meets 

Clinical Social Worker: Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from:

             *A college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or its successor organization, or which is a candidate for such accreditation

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Nevada Licensing board below.

https://socwork.nv.gov/ 

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-641B.html#NRS641BSec220 

Meets

Graduates will need to have received a 2-year master's degree or doctorate degree in social work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the New Hampshire Licensing board below.

https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-mental-health-practice 

https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXX/330-A/330-A-18.htm 

Meets

Licensed Social Worker: Graduates will have received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will have received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the New Jersey Licensing board below.

https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw

https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Licensed-Social-Worker.aspx 

https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Licensed-Clinical-Social-Worker.aspx 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates have obtained a master's degree in social work from a graduate school of
social work accredited by the council on social work education.

 

Meets

Independent Social Worker: Graduates have obtained a master's degree in social work from a graduate school of
social work accredited by the council on social work education.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the New Mexico Licensing board below.

https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/social-work-examiners/ 

https://www.rld.nm.gov/uploads/files/Printable%20Version%20SW%20Statute%2001_08_16.pdf 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates have received a masters degree in social work (M.S.W.), or its equivalent, (e.g., a higher degree from a social work program that is registered by the Department as licensure-qualifying, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: 

received a masters degree in social work, or its equivalent, through completion of a satisfactory graduate program in social work which includes two years of full-time study (at least 60 semester hours, or the equivalent). No more than half of the total hours for the program may be advanced standing credit granted for social work study at the baccalaureate level.

The graduate program must include curricular content in the following areas:

-social work values and ethics; diversity, social justice, and at-risk populations;

-human behavior in the social environment;
-social welfare policy and service delivery systems;
-foundation and advanced social work practice;
-social work practice evaluation and research;
-a field practicum of at least 900 clock hours in social work integrated with the prescribed curricular content; and
-clinical coursework of at least 12 semester hours that prepares the individual to practice as an LCSW. -The courses must include content that emphasizes the person-in-environment perspective and -knowledge and skills in the following areas:
-diagnosis and assessment in clinical social work practice;
-clinical social work treatment; and
-clinical social work practice with general and special populations.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the New York Licensing board below.

https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index/social-work

https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-clinical-social-worker/license-requirements

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates will need to have a masters or doctoral degree in social work from a college or university social work program approved, accredited, or admitted to candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need to have a masters or doctoral degree in social work from a college or university social work program approved, accredited, or admitted to candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the North Carolina Licensing board below.

https://www.ncswboard.gov/

https://www.ncswboard.gov/statute/ 

Meets

Master of Social Work: Graduates must demonstrate having been awarded a doctorate or master's degree in social work from a social work program approved by the board.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates having been awarded a doctorate or master's degree in social work from a social work program approved by the board.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the North Dakota Licensing board below.

https://www.ndbswe.com/

https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c41.pdf?20150722090825

Meets

Master Social Worker: Holds a Master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by
or deemed to be equivalent to an accredited program by the Council on Social Work
Education, or the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work or from a college
or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Board, or
a social work education program approved by the Board.

 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Holds a Master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by
or deemed to be equivalent to an accredited program by the Council on Social Work
Education, or the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work or from a college
or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Board, or
a social work education program approved by the Board and has provided evidence of successful completion of at least two years of continuous full- time employment in postgraduate clinical social work under the supervision
of a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed physician or a licensed osteopathic physician who has completed a residency in psychiatry, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, a diplomate in clinical social work, a designated member of the ACSW, a licensed psychiatrist, or a licensed psychologist.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Northern Mariana Islands Licensing board below.

https://www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp/health-care-professions-licensing-board/ 

https://www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Part-2300-Licensed-Baccalaureate-Social-Worker-Licensed-Masters-Social-Worker-and-Licensed-Clinical-Social-Worker.pdf 

Meets

Independent Social Worker: The individual must hold a master's degree in social work from an educational institution accredited by the council on social work education or an educational institution in candidacy for accreditation by the council. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Ohio Licensing board below.

https://cswmft.ohio.gov/

https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4757.27 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: An applicant as a LCSW who has a master’s degree in social work from a Board approved social work program.

 

Meets

Master Social Worker: Licensed Social Worker who has a master’s degree in social work from a Board approved social work program.

 

Meets

Licensed Social Worker: Lincensed Social Worker who has a master’s degree in social work from a Board
approved social work program.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Oklahoma Licensing board below.

https://oklahoma.gov/socialworkers.html

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/socialworkers/documents/statutes-and-rules/Agency%20Rules%20Revised%202017%20-%2010%2018%202017.pdf 

Meets

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need to have a Master's in Social Work.

 

Meet

Clinical Social Worker: Graduates will need to have a Master's in Social Work.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Oregon Licensing board below.

https://www.oregon.gov/BLSW/Pages/index.aspx

https://www.oregon.gov/blsw/Pages/LicenseDescriptions.aspx

Meets

Graduate holds a minimum of a bachelor's or master’s degree in social work or social welfare (for BSW or LSW licenses);
To receive the next level of social work license, one must hold a Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree from ​a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Pennsylvania Licensing board below.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/social-workers-marriage-family-therapists-professional-counselors.html#.Vxo2g_krKUl

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/resources/professional-licensing-resources/licensure-processing-guides-and-timelines/social-workers-guide 

Does Not Meet

The University of Wyoming does not meet the qualifications for Puerto Rico at this time. In order to obtain a Social Work license in Puerto Rico, one must be a resident of Puerto Rico.

Meets

Applicant has graduated with a doctorate in clinical social work from a duly accredited college or university or has graduated with a master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Rhode Island Licensing board below.

https://health.ri.gov/licensing

https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-7

Meets

Master Social Worker: Graduates must have received a masters or doctorate degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs.

 

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Independent Social Worker: Graduates must have received a masters or doctorate degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the South Carolina Licensing board below.

https://llr.sc.gov/sw/

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c063.php

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Applicant has a doctorate or master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the South Dakota Licensing board below.

https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/socialwork/social.aspx

https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/36-26-14

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Master Social Worker: Applicant's will need a master’s or doctorate degree in social work from  the applicant’s educational institution to be submitted directly from the institution  to the Board office. The institution must be accredited by the Council on Social  Work Education at the time the degree was granted.

 

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Advanced Practice Social Worker: Master Social Worker: Applicant's will need a master’s or doctorate degree in social work from  the applicant’s educational institution to be submitted directly from the institution  to the Board office. The institution must be accredited by the Council on Social  Work Education at the time the degree was granted.

 

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Clinical Social Worker: Master Social Worker: Applicant's will need a master’s or doctorate degree in social work from  the applicant’s educational institution to be submitted directly from the institution  to the Board office. The institution must be accredited by the Council on Social  Work Education at the time the degree was granted.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Tennessee Licensing board below.

https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/sw-board.html

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1365/1365-01.20240903.pdf 

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Master Social Worker: Applicant possesses a doctoral or master's degree in social work from a graduate program that is accredited by or is in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

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Clinical Social Worker: Applicant possesses a doctoral or master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate program approved by the executive council and meets the qualifications for clinical social work practice as determined by the executive council under this chapter.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Texas Licensing board below.

https://bhec.texas.gov/

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.505.htm

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Clinical Social Worker: Applicants need a master's degree in a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work.

 

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Certified Social Worker: Applicants need a master's degree in a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Utah Licensing board below.

https://dopl.utah.gov/social-work/

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter60/58-60-S205.html?v=C58-60-S205_2025050720250507 

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Master's Social Worker: Applicants must have received a master’s degree or doctoral degree from an accredited social work education program

 

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Independent Social Worker: Applicants must have received a master’s degree or doctoral degree from an accredited social work education program

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Vermont Licensing board below.

https://sos.vermont.gov/social-workers/

https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/26/061 

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Certified Social Worker: Applicant must have a doctorate or master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and approved by the Board

 

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Independent Social Worker: Applicant must have a doctorate or master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and approved by the Board

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Virgin Islands Licensing board below.

https://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/swrequirements/swlist.htm 

https://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/swrequirements/

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Clinical Social Woker: Applicant needs a master's degree in social work with a clinical course of study from a program accredited by the Council  on Social Work Education. For the purposes of this section, "clinical course of study" means graduate coursework that includes specialized advanced courses in human behavior and the social environment, social justice and policy, psychopathology, and diversity that focuses on diagnostic, prevention, and treatment services. 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Virginia Licensing board below.

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/SocialWork/

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/SocialWork/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/ 

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Advanced Social Worker: Applicants must have a master's level social work degree from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

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Independent Clinical Social Worker: Applicants must have a master's level social work degree from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Washington Licensing board below.

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/social-worker-and-social-worker-associate 

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/social-worker-and-social-worker-associate/licensing-requirements 

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Graduate Social Worker: Applicant holds a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program

 

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Clinical Social Worker: Applicant holds a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program

 

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Independent Clinical Social Worker: Applicant holds a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the West Virginia Licensing board below.

https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/

https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/Licensure/License-Types/Regular-License/Level-B-LGSW

https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/Licensure/License-Types/Regular-License/Level-C-LCSW 

https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/Licensure/License-Types/Regular-License/Level-D-LICSW 

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Social Worker: Applicant has received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by, or a preaccreditation program of, the council on social work education or a doctorate degree in social work.

 

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Advanced Practice Social Worker: Applicant has received a master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by, or a preaccreditation program of, the council on social work education or a doctorate degree in social work.

 

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Independent Social Worker: Applicant has received a master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by, or a preaccreditation program of, the council on social work education or a doctorate degree in social work.

 

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 Clinical Social Worker: Applicant has received a master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by, or a preaccreditation program of, the council on social work education or a doctorate degree in social work.

 

The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Wisconsin Licensing board below.

https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SocialWorker/Default.aspx 

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/457

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Certified Social Worker: Applicants with a bachelor's degree in social work who hold a similar license in another jurisdiction.

 

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Provisional Clinical Social Worker: Applicants with a master's degree in social work who need to pass their examination and earn supervised experience.

 

Wyoming is the homestate for the University of Wyoming Social Work degree program. The University of Wyoming is CSWE accredited. Applicants will also need to take and pass the ASWB exam. See more information about the Wyoming Licensing board below.

https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/professionals-1/forms