How many hours of post-MSW practice are required? How many hours of supervision are required? How much does it cost for initial licensure? Describe the criteria to maintain an LCSW in your state. Specifically, How often do you need to renew your license?

Assignment Question

Prepare Research the criteria for assuming a social work license in your state or country. You will want to research the regulations put forth by your state’s licensing board. Consider the benefits offered by title protection and maintenance of licensure standards. For help with this discussion the Library recommends the following: For students in the United States, the simplest way to find out about your state’s requirements for becoming a licensed social worker is to search GoogleLinks to an external site.. Enter your state and licensing board.

For example, Illinois social work licensing board. The following websites may also be helpful in finding social worker requirements in your location: Social Work Licensure MapLinks to an external site. (United States) http://socialworklicensemap.com/ Social Work Student and Professional Related OrganizationsLinks to an external site. http://www.socialworklicensure.org/resources/social-work-organizations.html National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site. https://www.socialworkers.org/ For international students, search GoogleLinks to an external site. for your Country’s or region’s National Association of Social Workers. For example Kenya National Association of Social Workers. The following website may also be helpful in finding social worker requirements in your location: International Federation of Social Workers Post research based on the state of Connecticut Identify the types of social work licenses available in your state. Describe the criteria required to earn an LCSW in your state. Specifically, What are state requirements for education?

How many hours of post-MSW practice are required? How many hours of supervision are required? How much does it cost for initial licensure? Describe the criteria to maintain an LCSW in your state. Specifically, How often do you need to renew your license?

How much does it cost to renew a license? How many continuing education credits are required? What, if any, specific education hours are required (e.g., suicide, ethics, substance use, cultural competence)? Explain the benefits for licensure and title protection.