Become a Social Worker in Wyoming
In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Wyoming, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Wyoming can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online master of social work program.
University of Denver • Denver, CO
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 12 months
Credits
54-81 graduate-level credits
Concentrations
Mental Health and Trauma, Health, Equity and Wellness
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be considered for admission
- Minimum undergraduate GPA is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Career goals statement
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 24 months
Credits
36-60
Concentrations
Advanced Integrated Practice, Advanced Clinical Practice
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Essays
- Prerequisite coursework
- Letters of recommendation
Simmons University • Boston, MA
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Enrollment Type
Accelerated and Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 9 months
Credits
37-65
Concentrations
Mental Health Practice Optional Certificate, Trauma Practice Optional Certificate, Clinical Practice with Active Service Members, Veterans, and Families
Admission Requirements
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Recommendation forms
- Statement of professional and educational intent
Howard University • Washington, DC
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 12 months
Credits
45+
Concentrations
Direct Practice, Community, Administration and Policy (CAP) Practice
Admission Requirements
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- College transcripts
- A personal statement
- An application essay
- A resume
- Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution, award within four years of first term start date
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all social work foundation and undergraduate coursework
Hawaii Pacific University • Honolulu, HI
Master of Social Work
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
12-36 months
Credits
30-57
Concentrations
Military and Veterans Affairs, Child or Adult Protective Services, Health Care, Mental Health, Individual and Families, Social Agency Administration
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits in Liberal Arts from an accredited four-year institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, but applicants below that will be considered for provisional admission
- Completed courses in Statistics and Research Methods
- Applicants must have completed each course with a grade of a "C" or higher
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited program within the past five years
- Minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in social work courses
- Online application
Wondering how to become a social worker in Wyoming? Education, field experience and licensure can help you achieve your social worker career goals. To become an LCSW in Wyoming and advance your career, follow these steps, summarized from the Wyoming Mental Health Professional Licensing Board.
Information below was retrieved February 2026 and is only meant to be a high-level overview. Requirements may change, always check with the state licensing board for complete and up to date information.
To become a licensed social worker in Wyoming, you will need a CSWE-accredited social work degree. In Wyoming, some credentials can be pursued with a BSW, while clinical pathways typically require an MSW. Wyoming’s social work credentials include Certified Social Worker (CSW), Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The CSW pathway can be pursued with a BSW, while PCSW/LCSW pathways generally require an MSW.
BSW and MSW programs include supervised field education, but Wyoming’s clinical licensure pathway also requires post-degree supervised clinical experience completed under an approved supervisor. To qualify for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure, Wyoming requires 3,000 hours of supervised clinical training/work experience completed over 18 to 36 months, under a Board-recognized clinical supervisor (per the Board’s rules).
Wyoming typically uses a Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) license while you complete supervised experience and pass the ASWB Clinical exam. After you’ve met those requirements, you apply for full LCSW licensure through the Board’s Provisional to Full Licensure process (or apply by examination if you’re not practicing under a provisional license).
Learn more on how to become a social worker.
Social Work Degree Programs in Wyoming
Wyoming has limited in-state options for social work degrees. The University of Wyoming is the primary in-state provider of CSWE-accredited social work education, offering both a BSW and an MSW.
An associate degree with a human services or social services focus may help students prepare for entry-level support roles, but it is not a CSWE-accredited social work degree and typically does not qualify someone for social work licensure on its own.
Wyoming currently has one CSWE-accredited BSW program: the University of Wyoming. A bachelor’s degree in social work can enable a student to enter an advanced standing program in an MSW program, where you may be able to complete an MSW in about one year. A BSW also prepares students for entry-level social work positions, such as caseworker or mental health assistant roles.
In Wyoming, a BSW may support non-clinical credentialing (such as Certified Social Worker (CSW)), while an MSW is typically required for the clinical pathway (such as Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) leading to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)).
Some social workers pursue a doctorate in social work, which may open pathways to leadership roles and social work research. If you’re interested in doctoral study (such as a PhD or DSW), you’ll likely need to look at out-of-state or online programs, since the University of Wyoming’s social work division primarily offers CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW education.
Master of Social Work (MSW) Programs in Wyoming
Wyoming’s in-state MSW option (through the University of Wyoming) prepares students for advanced generalist social work practice, combining theory, ethics, and applied skills. At the University of Wyoming, the Division of Social Work envisions a global community in which graduates serve as ethical social work leaders who promote social, economic, and environmental justice, human rights, and health and well-being for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. UW MSW students complete field education (practicum) placements that connect classroom learning to real-world practice, working under an approved field instructor/supervisor in a social service setting.
| Institution & Program | Location | Study Length | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
University of WyomingMaster of Social Work | Laramie, WY | 2 years | — |
Social Work Licenses in Wyoming
In Wyoming, social work credentials are issued by the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board. For social work, the Board issues the Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential and the clinical licenses, Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Licensed Social Worker in Wyoming
Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wyoming requires a CSWE-accredited graduate degree in social work (typically an MSW). Your graduate degree will include supervised field education (practicum) as part of the curriculum.
- Wyoming LCSW Education Requirement: Completion of a graduate degree program in social work accredited by the CSWE.
- Wyoming LCSW Exam: ASWB Clinical level examination (or another exam specifically approved by the Board for LCSW licensure).
- Supervised Experience Requirement: 3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical training/work experience completed over no fewer than 18 months and no more than 36 months. Applicants must also complete at least 100 hours of post-graduate clinical supervision with a qualified clinical supervisor, and at least 1,200 hours must be direct client contact.
- License Renewal: Required every 2 years. Renewal requires 45 hours of continuing education (including required ethics hours) and payment of the Board’s current renewal fee (fees can change, so refer to the Board’s posted fee schedule).
Certified Social Worker in Wyoming
Becoming a Wyoming CSW (Certified Social Worker) requires a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. Your degree program must be CSWE-accredited and include supervised field education (practicum) as part of the curriculum.
- Wyoming CSW Education Requirement: Baccalaureate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Wyoming CSW Exam: ASWB Bachelor’s level examination (or another exam approved by the Board).
- Field Requirement: none
- License Renewal: Required every 2 years. Requirements for renewal include 45 hours of continuing education each renewal period, including at least 3 hours in professional ethics and 3 hours in suicide assessment or intervention. The Board’s current renewal fee (fees can change, so confirm the amount during the online renewal process or on the Board’s renewal instructions).
Social Work Salaries in Wyoming
Social worker salaries in Wyoming will depend on your role, environment and location. According to BLS data, healthcare social workers tend to make the most in Wyoming.
Wyoming Social Work Careers | Number of Social Workers in Wyoming | Average Mean Social Work Salary |
|---|---|---|
Child, Family and School Social Workers | 610 | $56,560 |
Healthcare Social Workers | 150 | $67,550 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 140 | $48,360 |
Social Workers, All Other | 170 | $81,940 |
Information on the above social work salaries in Wyoming was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Wyoming as of February 2026.
Learn more about different social work salaries.
Wyoming Social Work Scholarships
If you’re interested in going to social work school in Wyoming, there are social work scholarships that can help you pay for school. Be sure to check with your preferred university for other financial aid options.
- Gordon S. and Charlotte Myers Scholarship
- Kay L. Cox Memorial Social Work Scholarship
- Paul Stock Scholarship
- James Wiebler Memorial Scholarship
Wyoming Social Work Organizations
Social workers in Wyoming can connect with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Wyoming Chapter (NASW-WY). NASW-WY provides professional development opportunities, advocacy and policy updates, events, and resources for social workers practicing in the state.
Students may also find social work-related student groups through their university. For example, the University of Wyoming lists student and professional organizations connected to its Division of Social Work.
FAQs
Yes. The Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board offers certification/licensure by reciprocity for social workers who are already credentialed in another jurisdiction, including Certified Social Worker (CSW) by Reciprocity and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by Reciprocity. To qualify, you generally need an active credential in good standing and credentials based on requirements the Board considers substantially similar to Wyoming’s; the Board reviews reciprocity applications to confirm eligibility.
Information last updated: February 2026