In general, these are the major regional accrediting agencies such as the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges and so on. If your name has changed, your college or university must provide your current name with your transcript so the Board can match it to your application. The education requirement for Licensed Social Worker is a bachelor's degree in social work. For Licensed Independent Social Worker, the education requirement is a master's degree in social work or a doctorate in social work. Practicums and internships are field work experiences in providing social work services to bona fide clients under the direction of a social work program and for which academic credit is awarded.
Scope of practice means duties performed and population means the kind of clients served.
Refers to paid professional experience only. Attach an extra sheet, if necessary. Two years of post-masters experience is defined as 3000 hours, except that no more than 1500 hours may be credited in any 12 month period. Each supervisor listed on you application must complete a Licensed Independent Social Worker Employment Reference form included in this packet for that purpose. This form may be duplicated.