Social Welfare Licensing Exam
Many social welfare students who finished their studies in May or this summer will be taking the licensing exam offered by the Association of Social Work Boards.
The ASWB Masters exam is a four hour multiple choice exam that tests social work knowledge. 170 questions are administered although only 150 are scored. In order to become a licensed social worker, this exam must be taken. There are no set dates or times for the exam and an appointment must be made at a test center in order to register.
The New York State licensing procedures require passage of this exam to practice in the state.
The Library has a study guide available for borrowing on reserve three hour loan: Association of Social Work Boards. Study guide :a guide for candidates preparing for the ASWB social work examination. VA : ASWB 2007. Dewey Library Reserves / HV 11.5 S78X 2007.
If you are interested in locating materials to help you brush up on topics for the exam, please contact our Elaine Bergman, our Social Welfare Bibliographer (phone: 442-3695, ebergman@uamail.albany.edu)
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