California Social Work License

There is only one social work license in California, a LCSW,
which requires a MSW from an accredited program.

BBS Announcement: On January 1, 2016, the two current LCSW exams
will be replaced with the California Law and Ethics Exam and Association
of Social Work Board (ASWB) Clinical Level Exam.

• Steps to a CA LCSW for MSW Applicants (PDF) Updated 6/23/2014
• Steps to a CA LCSW for Out-of-State LCSWs (PDF) Updated 6/23/2014
• Licensing Requirement Effective January 1, 2014 (PDF)

California Licensing Board (BBS)

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NASW-CA Educational Resources

• Online: Required Pre-license and Renewal Coursework
• Live: Required Pre-license and Renewal Coursework

California Mental Health Licenses

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