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ASWB Masters – Association of Social Work Boards Masters Exam:
The ASWB Masters exam, formerly known as the ASWB Intermediate exam, is a licensure examination designed by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and administered by the American College Testing Program (ACT) that is used to determine whether or not an individual has an intermediate understanding of the social work field. This exam is one of four tests that are commonly used by local licensing authorities to determine which individuals should become licensed social workers. However, which of the four tests are required to obtain a social work license is dependent upon the particular type of social work you are interested in pursuing and the jurisdiction in which you intend to practice.
The exam consists of 170 multiple-choice questions, 150 of which are scored and 20 that are not scored, that are broken down into 10 sections.
The 10 sections of the exam include:
• Human Development and Behavior (18%)
• Diversity and Social/Economic Justice (7%)
• Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention Planning (11%)
• Direct and Indirect Practice (22%)
• Communication (7%)
• Professional Relationships (5%)
• Professional Values and Ethics (11%)
• Supervision, Administration, and Policy (8%)
• Practice Evaluation and the Application of Research (2%)
• Service Delivery (9%)
The exam is scored based on the percentage of questions answered correctly. The exam-taker will receive a final scaled percentage score that will be considered as passing or failing depending upon the standards set by the jurisdiction in which the individual applied for licensure. The exam-taker will have four hours to complete the test. To register for the exam, you must have at least a master’s degree from an accredited social work program, no post degree experience, and register for the exam with your local licensing authority. Once you have registered for the exam, you will receive a letter with information on how to schedule a testing date at an ACT center. The registration fee for the exam is $175, however, there may be additional fees and requirements for licensure depending on local regulations.
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