Become a Social Worker in Utah
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Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in Utah, contact the Utah Social Work Licensing Board.
Disclaimer: Social Worker Salary information is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Utah law recognizes three classes of social workers: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Social Worker (CSW) and Social Service Worker (SSW). The requirements are as follows:
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| School |
Program Description |
| University of Denver |
- Research-driven faculty dedicated to making an impact on social problems
- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
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| Fordham University |
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
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| Simmons University |
- Four Clinical Specializations: Child and Family, Trauma and Interpersonal Violence, Mental Health and Addictions, and Health and Aging
- Three program tracks: Traditional, Accelerated, and Extended
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| Case Western Reserve University |
- From Case Western Reserve University’s top-10 ranked School of social work
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks available
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| University of Southern California (USC) |
- Offered by USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, a top-ranked graduate School by U.S. News and World Report
- Features virtual and in-person field education in or near student's own communities
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| Baylor University |
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
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Utah LCSW Education Requirement: A
master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
Utah LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: 4,000 hours of clinical social work and mental health therapy training over a two-year period (1,000 hours must be supervised practice in mental health therapy with no less than 100 hours of direct supervised practice)
Fee: $120 application fee, $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 40 contact hours of continuing education, including 3 hours in ethics, and payment of a $93 fee.
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Utah CSW Education Requirement: A
master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
Utah CSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: None
Fee: $120 application fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: None
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. There are no continuing education requirements, but there is a $93 renewal fee.
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Utah SSW Education Requirement: A bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; a master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy or professional counseling; completion of the first academic year of a master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; or a bachelor’s degree in a field other than social work and completion of the requested field requirements
Utah SSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelor's Level Examination
Field Requirement: For applicants with a bachelor’s degree not in social work: 2,000 hours of supervised qualifying experience under the supervision of a mental health therapist and three semester hours in social welfare policy, human growth and development, and social work practice methods
Fee: $85 application fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: None
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completed 40 hours of continuing education directly related to your professional practice, of which at least 3 hours must be in the area of professional ethics and responsibilities and 2 hours in suicide prevention, and payment of a $93 fee.
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In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Utah, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Utah can only be reached after earning a Master of Social Work. We are committed to keeping updated information on Utah 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.
Utah Social Work Salary
Disclaimer:
Social Worker Salary information is taken from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information about social worker salaries in Utah is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 8/22/2018.
Utah Social Work Scholarships
The Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program Type: Loan Repayment
Amount: Up to $24,000
Description: This program was created to provide professional education loan repayment assistance to health care professionals who locate or continue to practice in underserved areas of Utah. A health care professional, along with the employment site, must apply to the Program at the same time. A health care professional cannot have practiced at an employment site for more than 24 months in order to be eligible for the Program. A minimum two-year service commitment at an employment site approved by the Department of Health is required by those individuals that are awarded educational loan repayment funding. Mental health therapists (clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor and/or marriage and family therapist) are available for funding up to $24,000.00 in a two year contract.
Additional scholarship information is available on the national page of social work scholarships.
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