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Arizona
(602 542-1882)
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40/2
No prior approval needed
Social worker to make sure program relates to scope of practice for their specific certification held.
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Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
(602) 542-1882
1400 West Washington, #350
www.bbhe.state.az.us/
Phoenix , AZ 85007
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Arkansas
(501) 372-5071
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48/2
20 of 48 by home study
3 Ethics required
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Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
(501) 372-5071
2020 West Third, Suite 503
www.state.ar.us/swlb
P.O. Box 250381
Little Rock , AR 72225
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California
(916) 923-0255
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12 of 36 hours by home study
Approval # 35; PCE 126
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California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
(916) 445-4933
400 R Street, Suite 3150
www.bbs.ca.gov
Sacramento , CA 95814-6240
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Delaware
(302) 739-4522
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45/2
Requires 3 Ethics
All programs approved
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Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners
(302) 744-4500
Cannon Building, Suite 203
www.professionallicensing.state
.de.us/boards/socialworkers/
index.shtml
861 Silverlake Blvd.
Dover , DE 19904-2467
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District of Columbia
(202) 442-9200
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24/2
Cap 6 hours home study
Accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors and other State Board Approvals
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District of Columbia Board of Social Work
(202) 724-4900
DC Department of Health
dchealth.dc.gov
717 14th St. NW, Suite 600
Washington , DC 20005
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Kansas
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40/2 (new rules July 2003)
LSCSW
Requires 3 Ethics
Board will accept home study programs that clearly relate to
profession and enhance practice skills and knowledge. Also accepts
programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors and other State Board Approvals.
MSW and SCSW must have 6 hours related to diagnosis & treatment of mental disorders.
Also accepts ASWB approved programs.
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Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
(785) 296-3240
712 S. Kansas Ave.
www.ksbsrb.org
Topeka , KS 66603-3817
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Louisiana
(225)756-3470
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20/1
Requires 3 Ethics
Accepts other state board's approvals
8 hours of distance learning - must be approved by board.
10 hours of internet programs accepted as long as it is accepted by any NASW Chapter or university.
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Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
(225) 756-3470
18550 Highland Rd., Suite B
www.labswe.org
Baton Rouge , LA 70809
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Minnesota
(612) 643-2580
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30/2
10 of 30 home study allowed
Programs do not need prior approval. Social Worker to make sure
programs meet MN Guidelines in handbook
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Minnesota Board of Social Work
(612) 617-2100
2829 University Ave., SE, Suit
www.socialwork.state.mn.us
Minneapolis , MN 55414-3239
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Mississippi
(601) 981-8359
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4 units/2 years: (1 unit = 10 hours)
Home study 2 units (20 hours) Accepts Accepts programs
offerered by ASWB approved sponsors and other State Board approvals
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Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists
(601) 987-6806
www.msboeswmft.com
PO Box 4508
Jackson , MS 39296-4508
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Missouri
(573)751-0885
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30/2
Accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors
and other State Board Approvals. Accepts home study
courses as long as it clearly relates to their profession.
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Missouri State Committee for Licensed Social Workers
(573) 751-0885
Division of Professional Regis
pr.mo.gov/socialworkers.asp
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City , MO 65102
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Texas
(512) 719-3521
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15/1 (1.5 CEU)
#CS1166
Requires 3/Ethics
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Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
(512) 719-3521
1100 West 49th St.
www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/
plc/lsw/lsw_default.htm
Austin , TX 78756-3183
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Washington
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36/2
6/Law & Ethics
No limit on home study
No preapproval needed as long as program relates to social
work profession. Accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved
Sponsors and other State Board Approvals.
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Washington Washington Department of Health Counselor Programs
(360) 236-4700
1300 SE Quince
www.doh.wa.gov
PO Box 47869
Olympia , WA 98504-7869
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Washington D.C.
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Please see District of Columbia |
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