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Baylor BU Graduate Professional Education State Authorizations & Licensure Professional Licensure Disclosure by Program Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Baylor University discloses that the 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 whether the program curriculum Meets the requirements in these states and US Territories or Does NOT Meet them. 

*If the program has yet to determine whether the curriculum requirements are met for these states and US Territories, it will be labeled as does not meet until further notice. Please contact your program advisor/director for more information. 

Search Disclosures by State

StatesName and URL of State Licensing Board or DepartmentState Licensing Requirements?
AlabamaAlabama State Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
AlaskaBoard of Social Work ExaminersMeets
American SamoaAmerican Samoa Department of Human and Social ServicesDoes not meet
ArizonaArizona State Board of Behavioral Health ExaminersMeets
ArkansasArkansas Social Work Licensing BoardMeets
CaliforniaBoard of Behavioral SciencesDoes not meet - need MSW
ColoradoColorado State Board of Social Work ExaminersDoes not meet - need MSW
ConnecticutConnecticut State Department of Public HealthDoes not meet - need MSW
DelawareBoard of Social Work ExaminersMeets
District of ColumbiaDC HealthMeets
FloridaFlorida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health CounselingDoes not meet - need MSW
GeorgiaGeorgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family TherapistsDoes not meet - need MSW
GuamGuam Board of Social WorkMeets
HawaiiHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing DivisionMeets
IdahoIdaho Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
IllinoisIllinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationMeets - with supervision
IndianaIndiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing BoardMeets
IowaBoard of Social WorkMeets
KansasKansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory BoardMeets
KentuckyKentucky Board of Social WorkMeets
LouisianaLouisiana State Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
MaineState Board of Social Worker LicensureMeets
MarylandBoard of Social Work ExaminersMeets
MassachusettsBoard of Registration of Social WorkersMeets
MichiganLicensing and Regulatory AffairsMeets- with supervision
MinnesotaMinnesota Board of Social WorkMeets
MississippiMississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family TherapistsMeets
MissouriMissouri Division of Professional Registration Committee for Social WorkersMeets
MontanaMontana Board of Behavioral HealthMeets- with supervision
NebraskaNebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesMeets
NevadaState of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social WorkersMeets
New HampshireBoard of Mental Health PracticeDoes not meet - need MSW
New JerseyState Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
New MexicoNew Mexico Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
New YorkNew York State Education DepartmentDoes not meet - need MSW
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure BoardMeets
North DakotaNorth Dakota Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
Northern Mariana IslandsCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Board of Professional LicensingUndetermined
OhioOhio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist BoardMeets
OklahomaOklahoma State Board of Licensed Social WorkersMeets
OregonBoard of Licensed Social WorkersMeets
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional CounselorsDoes not meet - need MSW
Puerto RicoBoard of Examiners of Social Work Professionals of Puerto RicoMeets- with Supervision
Rhode IslandState of Rhode Island Department of HealthDoes not meet - need MSW
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
South DakotaSouth Dakota Board of Social Work ExaminersMeets
TennesseeTennessee Board of Social WorkersMeets
TexasTexas State Board of Social Worker ExaminersMeets
US Virgin IslandsDepartment of Licensing and Consumer AffairsMeets
UtahUtah Division of Occupational and Professional LicensingMeets
VermontVermont Office of Professional RegulationDoes not meet - need MSW
VirginiaVirginia Board of Social WorkMeets - Clinical Focus Required
WashingtonWashington State Board of HealthDoes not meet
West VirginiaWest Virginia Board of Social WorkMeets
WisconsinState of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesMeets
WyomingWyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing BoardMeets

* 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: September 3, 2024 by CT

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As we work to grow the University’s portfolio of professional online and hybrid degree programs, GPE seeks to align with the University’s mission to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. As a team, we are committed to furthering the Strategic Plan Commitments and Imperatives highlighted in Baylor in Deeds, the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan.

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