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Learning Style Assessment
Most people benefit from using multiple learning techniques, such as visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic strategies. However, many learners find that one approach works especially well for them. Understanding your learning preferences can help you choose study methods that are more effective and efficient.
Take the official VARK Questionnaire:
VARK Questionnaire: How Do You Learn Best?
Free Practice Questions
Try a free mini practice exam to get familiar with social work licensing exam-style questions.
Free Social Work Practice Questions / Mini Exam
Editor note: If possible, replace this older third-party quiz link with a current LEAP-branded page on licensingprep.com.
Social Work Associations and Organizations
Association of Social Work Boards
The Association of Social Work Boards, commonly known as ASWB, develops and maintains the social work licensing examinations used by licensing boards in the United States and Canada.
Social Work Licensure Compact
The Social Work Licensure Compact is a resource for information about social work license mobility across participating states. This has replaced older mobility-related resources and is the best current link to use for compact updates.
Visit the Social Work Licensure Compact
Clinical Social Work Association
The Clinical Social Work Association is a national organization focused on supporting clinical social workers through advocacy, professional resources, and information related to clinical social work practice.
Visit the Clinical Social Work Association
Council on Social Work Education
The Council on Social Work Education, or CSWE, is the national association representing social work education in the United States. CSWE is also the accrediting body for social work education programs.
National Association of Black Social Workers
The National Association of Black Social Workers supports social workers of African ancestry and advocates for the well-being, empowerment, and advancement of Black communities.
Visit the National Association of Black Social Workers
National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers
The National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers supports Latino social workers, human service professionals, students, and the communities they serve.
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers, or NASW, is one of the largest professional organizations for social workers in the United States. NASW provides professional development, advocacy, ethics resources, and membership support.
Forensic Social Work Alliance
The National Organization of Forensic Social Work is now the Forensic Social Work Alliance. This organization supports social workers who practice at the intersection of social work and the legal system.
Visit the Forensic Social Work Alliance
School Social Work Association of America
The School Social Work Association of America is a national organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the profession of school social work.
Society for Social Work and Research
The Society for Social Work and Research supports social work research, scholarship, and evidence-informed practice.
Scholarship Resources
Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities may be eligible for scholarship opportunities through disability-focused scholarship directories and organizations. Because scholarship availability and deadlines change frequently, students should always confirm eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application details directly with the scholarship provider.
Disability Scholarships A-to-Z
Disability Scholarships on Scholarships.com
State Social Work Licensing Boards
Social work licensing requirements vary by state and can change over time. Before registering for an exam, applying for licensure, or beginning supervised hours, always confirm current requirements directly with your state licensing board.
Last reviewed: June 2026
| State / Jurisdiction | Licensing Board / Agency | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Alaska | Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Arizona | Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners | Website |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board | Website |
| California | California Board of Behavioral Sciences | Website |
| Colorado | Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Department of Public Health — Social Worker Licensure | Website |
| Delaware | Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| District of Columbia | DC Board of Social Work | Website |
| Florida | Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling | Website |
| Georgia | Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists | Website |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing — Social Worker Program | Website |
| Idaho | Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Social Work | Website |
| Indiana | Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board | Website |
| Iowa | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Social Work Licensure | Website |
| Kansas | Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board | Website |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Board of Social Work | Website |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Maine | Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure | Website |
| Maryland | Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers | Website |
| Michigan | Michigan Board of Social Work | Website |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Board of Social Work | Website |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists | Website |
| Missouri | Missouri Committee for Social Workers | Website |
| Montana | Montana Board of Behavioral Health | Website |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Mental Health and Social Work Practice | Website |
| Nevada | Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers | Website |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice | Website |
| New Jersey | New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| New York | New York State Board for Social Work / Office of the Professions | Website |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board | Website |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Ohio | Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board | Website |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers | Website |
| Oregon | Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers | Website |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors | Website |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Department of Health — Social Work Licensing | Website |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners | Website |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Board of Social Workers | Website |
| Texas | Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners | Website |
| Utah | Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Social Work | Website |
| Vermont | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Social Workers | Website |
| Virginia | Virginia Board of Social Work | Website |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Health — Social Worker Licensing | Website |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Board of Social Work | Website |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board | Website |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board | Website |