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Social Work Professional Disclosure

The University of Utah discloses below whether the Social Work program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. 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 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 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 University of Utah's Social Work program offers the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work — does not prepare graduates for professional licensure

The information below currently applies to only University of Utah Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degrees.


Find a State or Territory:

The University of Utah's Social Work program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

* Additional requirements beyond education may include (but are not limited to) post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing/permit fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, fitness for duty requirements, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure/certification.

Utah

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Social Service Worker

UT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Alabama

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

AL Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Alaska

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Baccalaureate Social Worker

AK Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Arizona

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

AZ Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Arkansas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

AR Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Delaware

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Bachelors Social Worker

DE Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Hawaii

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

HI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Idaho

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

ID Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Illinois

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

IL Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Indiana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

IN Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Iowa

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

IA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Kansas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

KS Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Kentucky

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

KY Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Louisiana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Registered Social Worker

LA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Maine

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

ME Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Maryland

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

MD Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Massachusetts

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

MA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Michigan

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Bachelor's Social Worker/Social Service Technician

MI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Minnesota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

MN Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Mississippi

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

MS Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Missouri

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

MO Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Montana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker Candidate

MT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Nebraska

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker

NE Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Nevada

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

NV Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New Jersey

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker

NJ Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New Mexico

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

NM Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

North Carolina

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker/Certified Social Work Manager

NC Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

North Dakota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

ND Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Ohio

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

OH Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Oklahoma

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Work Associate

OK Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Oregon

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker

OR Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Pennsylvania

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

PA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

South Carolina

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

SC Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

South Dakota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Social Work Associate/Social Worker

SD Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Tennessee

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Baccalaureate Social Worker

TN Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Texas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

TX Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Virginia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

VA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

West Virginia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Social Worker

WV Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Wisconsin

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker

WI Agency Website

Last updated10/4/23

Wyoming

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker

WY Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

District of Columbia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Work Associate

DC Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Guam

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
LBSW

GUAM AGENCY WEBSITE

Last updated 10/4/23

Northern Mariana Islands

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

CNMI AGENCY WEBSITE

Last updated 10/4/23

Puerto Rico

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Social Worker - Provisional License

PR Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

U.S. Virgin Islands

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Social Worker Associate/Social Worker

VI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

The following states/territories do not offer a social work license at the BSW level. Please refer to the disclosures for MSW-level licensure to see if the University of Utah's MSW degree meets educational requirements.

California

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Colorado

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

CO Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Connecticut

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Florida

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

FL Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Georgia

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Clinical Social Worker

GA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New York

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

NY Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Rhode Island

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker

RI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Vermont

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

VT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Washington

Determination:
does not meet

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker Associate

WA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

The information below currently applies to only University of Utah Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees.


Find a State or Territory:

The University of Utah's Social Work program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

* Additional requirements beyond education may include (but are not limited to) post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing/permit fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, fitness for duty requirements, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure/certification.

*Please note that licensure requirements for Clinical Social Work licensure may include additional post-graduation experience earned as a Master-level Social Worker and Clinical Social Work requirements may require completion of specific clinical coursework. Please review the specific requirements of the state you plan to become licensed in by following the link listed below the name of each state.

Utah

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Certified Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

UT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Alabama

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master Social Worker/Independent Clinical Social Worker

AL Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Alaska

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Clinical Social Worker/Master Social Worker

AK Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Arizona

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker

AZ Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Arkansas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Certified Social Worker

AR Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

California*

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:

Associate Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

California requires additional continuing education courses for applicants with an out-of-state degree that do not meet reciprocity experience requirements. Please carefully review California requirements directly on the California Board website.
CA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Colorado

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker Candidate

CO Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Connecticut

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Master Social Worker

CT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Delaware

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

DE Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Florida

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Registered Clinical Social Work Intern/Certified Master Social Worker

FL Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Georgia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Clinical Social Worker/Master Social Worker

GA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Hawaii

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

HI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Idaho

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Master Social Worker Independent/Licensed Social Worker Independent

ID Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Illinois

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

IL Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Indiana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

IN Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Iowa

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master Level Social Worker/Independent Level Social Worker

IA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Kansas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

KS Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Kentucky

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

KY Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Louisiana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker/Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Maine

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

ME Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Maryland

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Masters Social Worker/Licensed Certified Social Worker/Licensed Certified Social Worker (Clinical)

MD Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Massachusetts

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Certified Social Worker

MA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Michigan

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master's Social Worker

MI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Minnesota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Graduate Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

MN Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Mississippi

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Certified Social Worker

MS Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Missouri

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker

MO Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Montana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Master Social Worker/LCSW Candidate/LMSW Candidate

MT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Nebraska

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Master Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Practitioner/Provisional CMSW/Provisional LMHP

NE Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Nevada

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker

NV Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New Hampshire

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Independent Clinical Social Worker

NH Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New Jersey

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

NJ Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New Mexico

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master Social Worker/Independent Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker

NM Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

New York

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

NY Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

North Carolina

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate/Certified Social Work Manager

NC Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

North Dakota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

ND Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Ohio

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Independent Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker

OH Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Oklahoma

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Masters Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker (with Administration Specialty)

OK Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Oregon

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master of Social Work/Clinical Social Work Associate/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

OR Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Pennsylvania

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

PA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Rhode Island

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

RI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

South Carolina

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master Level Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Supervisor

SC Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

South Dakota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker

SD Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Tennessee

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker

TN Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Texas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TX Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Vermont

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Master's Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

VT Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Virginia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Master's Social Worker

VA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Washington

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Advanced Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Associate-Advanced and Independent Clinical Social Worker

WA Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

West Virginia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Graduate Social Worker/Certified Social Worker/Independent Clinical Social Worker

WV Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Wisconsin

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Advanced Practice Social Worker/Independent Social Worker

WI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Wyoming

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Clinical Social Worker

WY Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

District of Columbia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Graduate Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

DC Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Northern Mariana Islands

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CNMI AGENCY WEBSITE

Last updated 10/4/23

Guam

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

GUAM AGENCY WEBSITE

Last updated 10/4/23

Puerto Rico

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Permanent Social Work License with Master's Degree

PR Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

U.S. Virgin Islands

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Certified Social Worker/Certified Independent Social Worker

VI Agency Website

Last updated 10/4/23

Additional Resources

The University of Utah BSW and MSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's Social Work program will be the program webpage.

The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) provides licensing exams used in states and territories across the country.

The ASWB has created a report of licensing board websites, statutes, and administrative rules.

Resources

Header image courtesy of  Jude Beck,  judebeck.com

Last Updated: 7/1/24