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ASWB is the regulatory organization for social work licensure. Licensure requires graduation from a nationally accredited master’s program and passing an examination. Graduation from the program does not guarantee a license.  \nThe requirements to obtain a master’s level social work license differ by state. A “Yes” in the second column indicates that the program meets the educational requirements in that state. In addition, each state may have multiple other requirements that must be met. For the states in which you plan to practice, please go to the state social work regulatory website to review the licensure requirements. Because the licensure requirements are subject to change, it is essential that all prospective licensees visit the state social work regulatory website on a regular basis for updated information.  \n\n| State/\u003Cbr>District | Does the\u003Cbr>Program Meet\u003Cbr>the Educational\u003Cbr>Requirements?(Yes, No, Cannot Determine) | Licensure Level | State Social Work Regulatory Website |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Alaska | Yes | LMSW, LCSW Minimum 2 yrs\u003Cbr>continuous FT\u003Cbr>employment in post-graduate clinical SW or minimum of 3,000 hours of less than FT employment in 2+ years in postgraduate SW. | [https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallice](https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallice)[nsing/socialworkexaminers.aspx](nsing/socialworkexaminers.aspx) |\n| Alabama | Yes | LMSW, LICSW: 2 yrs or more postgraduate continuing supervision by LICSW. | [https://www.socialwork.alabama.gov/](https://www.socialwork.alabama.gov/) |\n| Arkansas | Yes | LMSW: Supervision by LCSW.\u003Cbr>LCSW: 2 yrs SW experience\u003Cbr>supervised by LCSW. | [https://www.arkansas.gov/swlb/](https://www.arkansas.gov/swlb/) |\n\n\n| State/\u003Cbr>District | Does the\u003Cbr>Program Meet\u003Cbr>the Educational\u003Cbr>Requirements?(Yes, No, Cannot Determine) | Licensure Level | State Social Work Regulatory Website |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Arizona | Yes | LMSW: Clinical practice under direct supervision. LCSW: 2 yrs FT or equivalent PT experience postmaster’s under supervision. | [https://azbbhe.us/](https://azbbhe.us/) |\n| California | Yes | ASW, LCSW:\u003Cbr>Registered.\u003Cbr>3,200 supervised hours over minimum 104 weeks. | [https://www.bbs.ca.gov/](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/) |\n| Colorado | Yes | LSW, LCSW: Postdegree SW practice under supervision not\u003Cbr>to be completed in less than 24 months. 3,360 hours applied SW practice. At least half the hours (2,680) include professional relationship that involves treatment,\u003Cbr>diagnosis, testing, assessment, or counseling. | [https://dpo.colorado.gov/SocialWork](https://dpo.colorado.gov/SocialWork) |\n| Connecticut | Yes | LMSW,\u003Cbr>LCSW: Complete 3,000 hours postmaster’s SW experience including 100+ hours work experience under supervision. | [https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--](https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--)[Investigations/Socialworker/Social-Work-Licensure](Investigations/Socialworker/Social-Work-Licensure) |\n\n\n| State/\u003Cbr>District | Does the\u003Cbr>Program Meet\u003Cbr>the Educational\u003Cbr>Requirements?(Yes, No, Cannot Determine) | Licensure Level | State Social Work Regulatory Website |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Delaware | Yes | LCSW\u003Cbr>At least 3,200 hours (2 yrs) post-MSW clinical hours, at least 1,600 hours of which under supervision by LCSW. | [https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/) |\n| District of\u003Cbr>Columbia | Yes | LGSW,\u003Cbr>LISW/LICSW:\u003Cbr>3,000 hours work experience over 2-4 yrs. | [https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/social-work-licensing](https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/social-work-licensing) |\n| Florida | Yes | LCSW Supervised field placement in master’s program, during which applicant provides clinical services directly to clients. 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