How to Become a Social Worker
Earn a high school diploma or equivalent.. Get accepted to a college that has an accredited social work program.. Complete your coursework.
Steps
Earn a high school diploma or equivalent.
Earn a high school diploma or equivalent.
Get accepted to a college that has an accredited social work program.
Get accepted to a college that has an accredited social work program.
Complete your coursework.
Complete your coursework.
Pick a specialization.
Pick a specialization.
Fulfill your field work.
Fulfill your field work.
Enroll in a master's program, if you want or are required to do so.
Enroll in a master's program, if you want or are required to do so.
Take the exam to become a licensed social worker.
Take the exam to become a licensed social worker.
Become a licensed master social worker (LMSW).
Become a licensed master social worker (LMSW).
Get 3,000 to 4,000 hours of clinical experience.
Get 3,000 to 4,000 hours of clinical experience.
Take the ASWB LCSW exam.
Take the ASWB LCSW exam.
Join professional organizations.
Join professional organizations.
Find employment with a governmental organization.
Find employment with a governmental organization.
Work for a non-profit.
Work for a non-profit.
Fulfill continuing education requirements every year or two.
Fulfill continuing education requirements every year or two.
Apply for supervisory jobs after you've gained experience.
Apply for supervisory jobs after you've gained experience.
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