ASWB is seeking qualified social workers to write questions for the licensing exams used in the United States and Canada. Deadline extended through January 31, 2021. Practicing social workers—item writers—write all the questions on the ASWB social work licensing exams. These writers are selected for their social work expertise and balanced to reflect diversity in […]
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ASWB is currently accepting applications for the 2019 class of ASWB item writers! Licensed social workers from throughout the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to learn more and apply online. Deadline for applications has been extended to January 31, 2019.
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ASWB has released new blueprints for the social work exams based on the results of the 2015-2016 practice analysis. The 2017 Analysis of the Practice of Social Work report detailing the process and outcomes is now available for download. Licensing exams using the 2018 blueprints will be launched on January 2, 2018. Until that date, […]
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The fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was published in May 2013 and supersedes the DSM-IV-TR. Beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2015, the ASWB examinations reflect the content contained in the DSM-5.
Category: DSM, DSM-5, Exam content, Exam program
ASWB is taking orders for the ASWB Guide to the Social Work Exams, the association’s new publication designed to assist candidates as they prepare for the ASWB social work examinations. The new guide can be ordered online or by phone (888.579.3926) for US$20 plus shipping. The ASWB Guide to the Social Work Exams provides a new […]
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ASWB is pleased to announce that beginning in January 2015 Amanda Duffy Randall of Nebraska will begin serving as an Item Development Consultant for the ASWB Examination Program. She will be adding her expertise to that of current consultants David Aiken (Clinical exam), Monica Roth Day (Masters exam), Bynia Reed (Clinical exam), and Nancy Sidell […]
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ASWB is pleased to announce the 2014 Examination Committee. The Examination Committee reviews and approves content for the social work licensing exams. Members of the Examination Committee–all licensed, practicing social workers–donate their time and expertise to ASWB in support of the examination program. Bachelors Exam Committee: Stacey Owens (MD), co-chair Miriam Balen (BC) Nikki Barfield […]
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ASWB is pleased to announce that beginning in January 2014 two new Item Development Consultants will be adding their expertise to that of current consultants David Aiken (Clinical and Advanced Generalist), Ann McAllister (Bachelors and Advanced Generalist), and Nancy Sidell (Masters and Advanced Generalist). The two new item development consultants will serve as coaches and […]
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ASWB is very pleased to announce a new software feature available at Pearson VUE test centers for the social work licensing examinations. As of May 6, candidates taking an ASWB exam have the option to display a magnified view of the screen. Test-takers can select from preset zoom levels for viewing the exam at any […]
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