Before revision: United States A social worker, practicing in the United States, usually requires a doctoral degree (Ph.D or DSW), master's degree (MSW) or a bachelor's degree (BSW or BASW) in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program to receive a license in most states .
After revision: United States A social worker, practicing in the United States, usually requires a , although may have a master's degree (MSW) or a doctoral degree (Ph.D or DSW) bachelor's degree (BSW or BASW) in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program to receive a license in most states .