Become a Social Worker in Mississippi
Table of Contents Mississippi law recognizes three classes of social workers: Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW). The requirements are as follows:
| School | Program Description |
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| University of Denver |
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| Fordham University |
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| Simmons University |
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| Case Western Reserve University |
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| University of Southern California (USC) |
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| Baylor University |
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Mississippi LSW (Licensed Social Worker)
In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Mississippi, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Mississippi can only be reached after earning a Master of Social Work. We are committed to keeping updated information on Mississippi social work licensure policies available to you.
Disclaimer: There may be additional methods of certification that have not been covered here. Please contact your state social work licensing department for more information.
Mississippi Social Work Salary
| Mississippi Social Work Career | Average Social Worker Salary |
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| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $34,930 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $47,540 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $38,640 |
| All Other Social Workers | $53,280 |
| Salary Increase from BSW to MSW | +$9,000 |
Mississippi Social Work Scholarships
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. Graduate Scholarship ProgramType: Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Description: The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. (NAJA) was established in 1941 with the purpose of uniting members to render charitable services that are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children, and to cooperate with other organizations performing similar services. Today, the growing Association continues with the focus of meeting the needs of children and youth in keeping with the NAJA slogan: Care Today – Character Tomorrow.
Additional scholarship information is available on the national page of social work scholarships.
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