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Social Work Licensure

Licensure

The UMSL School of Social Work is committed to providing our alumni, community partners, and interested professionals with low-cost, high-quality continuing education (CE) opportunities. Our CE program addresses timely issues, relevant topics, and social work fundamentals.

To learn more about licensing for social workers, see the section below.

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LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Topics:

  • Forms
  • Beginning the Licensure Process
  • Committee Licensee Search
  • Continuing Education
  • Examinations
  • Fees
  • Fingerprinting/Background Check Instructions
  • Restoration of License
  • Supervision Information

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PASSING THE LMSW

Tips:

  • Don’t leave any questions blank.
  • Do not "fight" the exam
  • Read entire question
  • Talk to self
  • Stay with the material in question
  • Look for qualifiers (such as BEST, FIRST etc.)
  • Do not study from sample questions

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STUDY FOR MAJOR TOPICS

Topics:

  • Important People
  • Important Theories
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Medications
  • General Terms
  • DSM-IV
  • Best Practice/Treatment Ideas
  • Agency/Supervision Work
  • Growth & Development

Social Work Events

Earn contact hours towards licensure by participating in select UMSL School of Social Work sponsored events.