Social Work Licensure - ASWB Examination Preparation - New Resources for Overcoming Long-standing Problems and Fears

Sep 29, 2026

Social Work Licensure ASWB Examination Preparation presents an academic and practitioner-focused preparation framework addressing long-standing problems and fears around licensure testing. It outlines who the program is for and defines learning objectives for identifying systemic and individual barriers, selecting strategies for study plans, and understanding how Springer Social Work Exam Prep resources support exam readiness. The material emphasizes the importance of licensure to career outcomes and provides guidance on the skills needed to pass.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages39

Reading Time1 h 38 min

AccessFree to download

Learning Objectives

Who the Resources Are For

What It Takes to Pass the Licensure Exam

Social Work Licensure ASWB Examination Preparation: New Resources for Overcoming Long-standing Problems and Fears Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW Author of the bestselling Social Work Licensing Guides and Practice Tests December 9, 2020 SPRINGERPUB.COM About Me Faculty at Seton Hall University • Has taught part-time or full-time in social work higher education for 20 years Social work practice experience • Housing and supportive services to low-income families • Direct assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families • Research and policy work in academia and public sector Leadership positions and experience in profession • National Association of Social Workers – state/national • Lifetime Achievement Award • Academic of the Year • Chairperson of state licensing board • Ethics training and consultation • Policies on professional impairment • Professional publications on teaching, licensureS, PIrNoGfEiBoCnOl identity, etc . 2 A . Student or practitioner who will betaking a licensure test in the future B . Undergraduate or graduate educator interested in learning more or wanting to prepare students for the test C. Social work administrator or supervisor interested in helping prepare others pass the test D. Provider of licensure test prep programs (association, company, etc.) E . Staff of an association or other entity interested in hosting licensure Now you know about me… let’s learn about you. Learning Objectives 1. Attendees will identify the systemic and individual challenges associated with passing licensure examinations . 2. Attendees will describe successful strategies to address challenges in licensure examination study plans . 3. Attendees will explain the innovative ways in which the Springer Social Work Exam Prep Series Study Guides & Practice Tests assists in licensure examination preparation . SPRINGERPUB.COM 4 Licensure is important to social workers. • Increases post-graduation outcomes related to earnings, employment, etc . • 62.3% of MSW graduates are employed in jobs that require a license . • Jobs for new MSW graduates that required a license paid almost $3,000 more on average . • Results in high satisfaction of students/graduates • Four of five new MSW graduates (80.6%) either planned to become licensed clinical social workers within the next 5 years or were already licensed. SPRINGERPUB.COM 5 We know that some social workers struggle with passing the examination. 6 2019 Data SPRINGERPUB.COM 7 SPRINGERPUB.COM 8 What does it take to pass the licensure exam? A. Taking time out of your schedule to study B. Keeping calm when studying and taking the test C. Analyzing the questions correctly D. Knowing the social work content areas SPRINGERPUB.COM 10

FAQs

Who is the preparation program intended for?

It is designed for students or practitioners planning to take a licensure test, undergraduate or graduate educators preparing students, social work administrators or supervisors supporting others, and providers or staff connected to licensure test prep programs.

What learning objectives does the webinar emphasize?

Attendees are guided to recognize systemic and individual challenges in passing licensure exams, describe strategies to address those challenges within study plans, and explain how Springer Social Work Exam Prep Series study guides and practice tests assist preparation.

What key factors are listed for passing the licensure exam?

The webinar highlights taking time to study, staying calm during studying and the test, analyzing questions correctly, and knowing the social work content areas.

Sep 29, 2026

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