Must Attend

Council on Social Work Education Approved Program

Must Graduate With

MSSW, DSSW, or PhD in Social Work

Apply To

Council on Social Work Education Approved Program

Take Exam

Get License

Complete Supervision

Get License

Passed the Exam!

Mail the following documents to KY SWB:

  • ASWB Unofficial Score Report
  • Official Transcripts (Refer to Approval Letter)
  • Supervised Experience Documentation Form

Licensure Fee: $200 for three years

ASWB Exam Requirement
  • CSW: Clinical Level
  • Exam Fee: $260
  • 2019 National Pass Rate: 74.2%
Supervision Requirements

Current:
Post Graduate Practice Experience: 2 years Full time/ 3 years part time 

Board Approved Supervision:
200 Hours 100 Individual/ 100 Group Incoming LCSW Requirement:
Active Practice for 5 years in previous jurisdiction

VALLO Impact:

Post Graduate Practice Experience:
2 years full time/ 3 years part time Board Approved

Supervision:
104 Hours 70 Individual/ 30 Group

Incoming LCSW Requirement:
Active Practice for 2 years in previous jurisdiction

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: 2 Years
  • Board Approved Supervision: 200 Hours 100 Individual/ 100 Group
  • 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 CSW Licensure Cost
  • Application Fee: $25
  • Testing Fee: $230
  • Licensure Fee: $125
  • Total Cost: $380
Total LCSW Licensure Cost
  • Application Fee: $25
  • Testing Fee: $260
  • Licensure Fee: $200
  • Total Cost: $485

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

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