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Baylor BU Professional Education About Professional Licensure Disclosure by Program Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
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    • Online and Residential M.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    • Educational Psychology
    • Engineering
    • Interior Design
    • Juris Doctor
    • Nursing BSN Programs
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Midwifery
    • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Nutrition Sciences
    • Educational Specialist in School Psychology
    • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
    • Army Baylor Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Army Baylor Occupational Therapy (OTD)
    • Army Baylor Nutrition (MS)
    • Army Baylor Anesthesia Nursing (DNP)

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Baylor University discloses that  Bachelor of Social Work program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licenses.

Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Social Work program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Social Work program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

The State Licensing Requirements should indicate if the program curriculum Meets the requirements in these states and US Territories, Does NOT Meet the requirement in these states and US Territories or Undetermined if the program has not yet determined if the curriculum requirements are met for these states and US Territories.

Search Disclosures by State

States Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements?
Alabama Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board Meets
American Samoa American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services Does not meet
Arizona State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Meets
Arkansas Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Meets
California California Board of Behavioral Sciences Does not meet - need MSW
Colorado Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners Does not meet - need MSW
Connecticut Connecticut State Department of Public Health Does not meet - need MSW
Delaware Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
District of Columbia Washington DC Health Meets
Florida Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Does not meet - need MSW
Georgia Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists Does not meet - need MSW
Guam Guam Board of Social Work Meets
Hawaii Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division Meets
Idaho Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
Illinois Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Meets - with supervision
Indiana Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Meets
Iowa Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Social Work Meets
Kansas Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Meets
Kentucky Kentucky Board of Social Work Meets
Louisiana Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
Maine Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure Meets
Maryland Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
Massachusetts Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work Meets
Michigan Michigan Board of Social Work Meets- with supervision
Minnesota Minnesota Board of Social Work Meets
Mississippi Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists Meets
Missouri Missouri Division of Professional Registration Committee for Social Workers Meets
Montana Montana Board of Behavioral Health Meets- with supervision
Nebraska Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Meets
Nevada State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers Meets
New Hampshire New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice Does not meet - need MSW
New Jersey New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
New Mexico New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
New York New York State Education Department Office of the Professions Does not meet - need MSW
North Carolina North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Meets
North Dakota North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Board of Professional Licensing Undetermined
Ohio Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Meets
Oklahoma Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Meets
Oregon Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers Meets
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Does not meet ? need MSW
Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Social Work Professionals of Puerto Rico Meets
Rhode Island State of Rhode Island Department of Health Does not meet ? need MSW
South Carolina South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
South Dakota South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Meets
Tennessee Tennessee Board of Social Workers Meets
Texas Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Meets
US Virgin Islands Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Meets
Utah Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Meets
Vermont Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Does not meet ? need MSW
Virginia Virginia Board of Social Work Meets
Washington Washington State Board of Health Does not meet
West Virginia West Virginia Board of Social Work Meets
Wisconsin State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Meets
Wyoming Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Meets

* Please note, state requirements change frequently for each state. It is the responsibility of the student to check your desired state's requirements for the most up to date information.

Other important links: 

  • Council on Social Work Education
  • National Association of Social Workers

Last Updated: July 11, 2022 by VL

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