Must Attend

Council on Social Work Education Approved Program

Must Graduate With

Bachelor of Science in Social Work BSSW

Apply To

Council on Social Work Education Approved Program

Take Exam

Bachelor of Science in Social Work BSSW

Get License

Council on Social Work Education Approved Program

Passed the Exam!

Mail the following documents to KY SWB:

  • ASWB Unofficial Score Report
  • Official Transcripts (Refer to Approval Letter)
  • Licensure Fee: $125 for three years

Allow 2-3 weeks for processing and License Issuance

ASWB Exam Requirement
  • LSW: Master’s Level
  • Exam Fee: $230
  • 2019 National Pass Rate: 74.0%
KY Board of Social Work

125 Holmes Street, Suite 210
Frankfort, KY 40601

Office: (502) 564-2350

Fax: (502) 696-8030

Application Requirements

Apply at the KY SWB Website

  • Minimum Education: MSSW or Higher
  • Post Graduate Practice Experience: None
  • Board Approved Supervision: None
  • Application Fee: $25

Application will be reviewed and Exam Approval Letter will be sent to the applicant

Kentucky Public institutions with a CSWE Approved SW Program
  • University of Louisville
  • University of Kentucky
  • Kentucky State University
  • Morehead State University
  • Murray State University
  • Northern KY State University
  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • Western Kentucky University
Total Licensure Cost
  • Application Fee: $25
  • Testing Fee: $230
  • Licensure Fee: $125
  • Total Cost: $380

For your convenience, you can access the steps below via a PDF

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