Department of Social Work
Social Work Jobs and Career Guidance
Important Licensing Updates for MSW Grads
We know that there have been many questions regarding shifts and changes to licensure and access to testing. The drop-down box below contains an email from Heather McLaughlin, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers Colorado Chapter, summarizing the latest information and advice. In addition to this email, Heather has provided the following statement:
“There are no changes to the LSW category and process, including the ASWB exam process. ASWB has been reporting that its testing centers are open, though there is a backlog. Although NASW has advocated for workarounds to that backlog and testing issue, we've been unsuccessful in making changes with ASWB and the Governor's Office on that issue. However, the next paragraph here describes the way that MSW graduates can move forward:
Among the changes to the Sunset of the MH Practice Act that NASWCO advocated for, we successfully added a NEW category of "Candidate" for Clinical Social Worker status. This change will allow all MSW graduates (of accredited CSWE programs) to step directly into the Candidate status and begin accruing hours toward the required Clinical Supervision as an LCSW. To become a Clinical Social Worker Candidate, a DORA application and passage of the Jurisprudence exam are required but it is not required to take an ASWB exam (which IS required to become an LSW). Clinical Social Worker Candidates are able to maintain the Candidate status for up to four years before needing to pass their ASWB Clinical Exam.” -- Heather McLaughlin, Executive Director, NASWCO
If you have any question about the licensure process, please contact us at msw@msudenver.edu. We are working to update our licensure resource webpages to reflect this new information.
Job Search Resources
Bookmark the Classroom 2 Career Hub Career Services and explore their resources as they develop and become available: https://www.msudenver.edu/career/
The Classroom to Career (C2) Hub is available to support your job search needs. We are working to incorporate new job postings into the Career Link database.
Career Lab is open for virtual drop-in sessions!
To schedule a virtual appointment, email C2Hub@msudenver.edu, call 303-615-1133, or follow these directions: Virtual Career Lab Student Log-in Instructions
Professional Development Resources for Students
Graduate School Entrance Exam & Professional Licensure Program - designed to assist MSU Denver students looking to further their education and career preparation by covering the cost of graduate school entrance exams and certification or licensure exams/courses (including the ASWB exam).
Online Professional Development Program - developed to support students looking to participate in professional development opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering financial support for students participating in online professional development events.
Job Postings & Job Fairs
Navigating Social Work Profession Changes and Updates During COVID-19
NASW Steps to Colorado Licensure - LSW & LCSW (March 2020)
ASWB - Regulatory provisions for social work emergency responders and COVID-19 policy and action (as of 4-27-2020)
Contact Information
Main Office Phone:
303-615-0555
Location:
Main Office
Central Classroom Suite 201
Office of Field Education
Central Classroom Suite 202
Office of Social Work Student Services
Central Classroom Suite 206
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Social Work
PO Box 173362 CB 70
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Accreditation
Our MSW and BSSW Programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education - the sole accrediting body for social work education.