Licensing

The Master of Social Work program at Touro University of School of Social Work meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification as a Social Worker in all 50 States, Federal District and Inhabited Territories. All jurisdictions have additional requirements beyond the educational requirements, such as passing of a licensure examination, U.S. citizenship and/or U.S. residency requirements, absence of previous criminal records and other various requirements to become licensed as a Social Worker. Students are strongly advised to review the social worker licensure requirements for any jurisdiction they are intending to become licensed in by contacting the state authority responsible for social work licensure and/or reviewing the licensing authority’s website. For anyone looking to gain licensure outside of the United States, you will need to contact those licensing boards directly to ascertain the requirements.

The education you receive from Touro University Graduate School of Social Work prepares you for the Association for Social Work Boards’ (ASWB) examination. However, some states may have additional requirements outside of your MSW degree. It is up to each graduate to review the social work licensure requirements for any jurisdiction they are intending to become licensed in. This is done by contacting the state authority responsible for licensure and/or reviewing the licensing authority’s website. The Association for Social Work Boards has a website you may find helpful: Getting your First License.

Licensing Exam Prep Course

For students:

To help you prepare for the state licensing exam, GSSW offers an exam prep course during your final year at the School (at no extra cost). The course focuses on:

• test taking strategies
• diagnosis and assessment
• values and ethics
• human growth and development
• cultural competency, cultural sensitivity

For alumni:

Our Touro Social Work Alumni Association sponsors low cost and extensive exam prep, including courses, tutorials, and personal consultation even after you’ve graduated. For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Levine, Director of Social Work Alumni Engagement and Continuing Education at eric.levine@touro.edu.

• For more information on licensing and registration in NY, visit the New York State Education Department Office of Professions website.
• For more information on the exam itself, visit the Association of Social Work Boards.

We regularly offer continuing education credits, at a reduced cost to our alumni, to help you maintain your license.

State-by-State Licensure Eligibility

Below is a list of states where Touro University's curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional licensure.