As a student at BUSSW, you\u2019ll be welcomed into a community of mentors and peers committed to your success.<\/p>\n
Our Director of Career Services, Alumni and External Relations, Dana Benton, Ed.M, MSW, LICSW, will work with you to develop a plan of action as you get ready to launch your social work career. Connect with her directly and learn about the types of appointments and supports available as you prepare to graduate.<\/p>\n
Contact Dana Benton directly or reach out to your program’s student services team.<\/p>\n
Connect with Career Services<\/a><\/p>\n On-Campus (Boston-CRC) Student Services<\/a><\/p>\n Online Program Student Services<\/a><\/p>\n Off-Campus & Hybrid Student Services<\/a><\/p>\n Our guide takes you through every step in the social work job search process, from preparing for your search to accepting a position. You’ll learn all about the career resources available to you and find extensive guidance on choosing a career path, interviewing, cover letters and resumes, licensure, loan forgiveness, and more.<\/p>\n View or download: BUSSW Career Guide<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Workshop recordings are available for download.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Graduates of the BUSSW MSW program are prepared for social work careers in clinical practice, community organizations, schools, health care, behavioral health, policy, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n After graduation, you\u2019ll join a global network of nearly 10,000 BUSSW alumni with many opportunities to stay engaged.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n BU Connects is a platform exclusively for Boston University alumni, students, faculty, and staff that brings Terriers together for networking on a global scale. It gives you access to a networking directory, mentoring, industry and affinity groups, and job opportunities.<\/p>\n BU Handshake is BU’s online hub for career resources and the number one site for college students to find jobs. It allows you to browse for jobs and internship opportunities and to learn and register for events, including networking sessions, panels, career fairs, and more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Most states require a social work license to practice clinical social work, and there are many benefits to licensure for macro social workers as well. The information provided below will help you navigate the process.<\/p>\n You’ll have access to a wide variety of license preparation opportunities, including exam prep workshops and study groups. Additional resources are available to those who may have historically experienced barriers in testing and\/or who may have encountered difficulties in test-taking<\/p>\n Click this box to check out upcoming sessions.<\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Requests for non-standard testing arrangements must be submitted when registering for the exam.<\/p>\n Exam candidates can access ASWB\u2019s Candidate Service Center<\/a> by:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Click to view the exam registration FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Explore state-specific licensure requirements<\/a>\u00a0in your home state. Click below for additional licensing information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n We are pleased to offer many resources to our prospective and recent graduates to help prepare for the social work licensing process, including taking the ASWB licensing exam. In addition to a number of workshops<\/a> throughout the year, we have several study guidebooks available for students to borrow. The guidebook, Social Work Licensing Masters Exam: A Comprehensive Study Guide by Dawn Apgar, covers the four exam content areas and provides end-of-section questions to test your understanding and retention. The books also include 2 full-length practice exams. To access a copy of the book:<\/p>\n OLP, CRC and OCHP students: You can access a digital copy of the Apgar book through the BU library. You can follow this link<\/a> to connect. You may borrow the book for 7 days. After 7 days the copy of the book gets returned to the digital library. Directions are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n CRC students: Please follow these instructions<\/a> to borrow a physical copy of the guidebook. 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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Social Work?<\/h2>\n
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Social Work Licensing Basics<\/h3>
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This is not an exhaustive list, please check with your state\u2019s licensing board to confirm the required application documents.<\/h6>\n
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Access to a Comprehensive Licensing Exam Prep Study Guide:<\/h5>\n
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