Professional Social Work Credentials
True or False
1. The title of social worker is protected by most states so no one is
able to call himself or herself a social worker who does not have
appropriate training and government recognition.
True | False
2. A license is required to be a social worker in almost every state.
True | False
3. In order to have a social work license, a person must have a Master
of Social Work or Doctorate of Social Work degree.
True | False
4. Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers automatically qualifies social workers for independent practice state licenses.
True | False
5. The National Association of Social Workers provides a special
credential for school social workers.
True | False
6. Most state licensing regulations have continuing education requirements.
True | False
7. State licenses generally require membership in the National
Association of Social Workers.
True | False
8. Whether or not a social work education program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education makes little practical difference to most social work students.
True | False
9. Some states grant licenses to some graduates of unaccredited social work programs.
True | False
10. Many credentialing exams, including licensing exams, assume that those who take them know something about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
True | False
11. For most professional social workers, it is advisable to join professional associations such as the National Association of Social Workers.
True | False
12. Holders of the BSW degree are eligible for membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
True | False
13. It is impossible to study for licensing exams. Either one knows the material or one doesn't.
True | False
14. Few social workers are qualified to be marital therapists certified by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
True | False
15. Qualified members of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy automatically receive licenses in marital and family therapy in several states.
True | False
16. Some social work jobs do not require a license because of the nature of the work under the laws of their states. Therefore, those social workers can reduce their professional expenses by not applying for licenses and can have more disposable income. There is no point in having a license if it is not needed for one's job.
True | False
17. Most states recognize test scores on the American Association of State Social Work Boards licensing examinations, no matter where they are taken.
True | False
18. All states have "reciprocity" for licensing. That is, if one is licensed in one state, that license can be transferred to and recognized in all others.
True | False
19. Social work licensing examinations may require knowledge of mental health diagnosis.
True | False
20. Professional ethics are a major feature of all professions.
True | False
21. Professional ethics and codes of conduct are built into the associations to which professionals belong and in the licensing regulations for all professions which are set by the states.
True | False
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