Licensure Preparation Workshop
The Social Work Examination Services (SWES) Social Work License Exam Prep course offers intensive coursework designed for recent MSW graduates and experienced practitioners taking ASWB Social Work Licensing Examinations
Overview
The Social Work Examination Services (SWES) Social Work License Exam Prep course offers intensive coursework designed for recent MSW graduates and experienced practitioners preparing for the ASWB Social Work Licensing Examinations.
The information-packed sessions in the SWES Exam Prep course focus on reviewing major social work content and preparing for the test. The course schedule includes sessions on the following:
Clinical practice with individuals and groups – including ethics and laws affecting social workers
- Test-taking skills
- A review of human behavior and psychopathology
- Work with special populations
- The elderly, children, and families, and addictions
- DSM5
| Available Dates | TBD |
| Included with Registration | Each registrant will receive the three-volume SWES Comprehensive Study Guide. The guide includes a comprehensive content review and over 1,600 sample multiple-choice questions, featuring five 170-question practice exams and a bibliography. |
| Keynote Speaker | Deborah Cantor, Ph.D., LICSW |
Who Should Attend
The Social Work Examination Services’ Licensure Examination Preparation Course is designed for recent master’s graduates of social work and experienced practitioners preparing for the clinical exam.
Learner Objectives
Students will:
- Be introduced to study strategies
- Gain an understanding of the content of the national licensing exam
- Learn how to “decode” multiple-choice questions of the type that appear on the licensing exam
- Undergo a review of the major direct service issues that represent the majority of questions on the examination
2026 Offerings TBD Soon
MSW Licensure Preparation TBD soon!
BSW Licensure Preparation TBD soon!
Keynote Speaker
Deborah Cantor, Ph.D., LICSW
Experienced clinician and educator, Deborah Cantor, Ph.D., LICSW will lead the SWES training at The University of Alabama.
Since 1984, Social Work Examination Services (SWES) has helped social workers prepare for social work licensure exams. Thousands of license candidates have used SWES methods and materials to successfully pass the national license exam developed by the ASWB. As the trusted partner in university settings across the country, SWES materials have been incorporated into social work school curriculums, and into continuing education programs as the cornerstone material to help prepare social workers for the ASWB licensure exam. SWES materials are widely used throughout the United States, and their comprehensive study guides contain more than 1,600 sample multiple-choice questions at the MSW level and provide uniquely include explanations for each question.
Registration
Registration Fees
MSW and Advanced Clinical Candidates – Information Coming Soon!
Special Accommodation Requests
The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu.
Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine class sections, to limit registration, or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the conference?
For more information, contact the Social Work Examination Services (SWES), at 800-933-8802 or info@swes.net.