Dissecting the Social Work Licensing Exam (2 Parts)

Dissecting the Social Work Licensing Exam (2 Parts)

Date: Friday & Saturday, October 9–10, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET (both days)

Presenter: Corey Beauford, MSW, LICSW
Founder and President, Inspired Consulting Group, Riverdale

CEUs: 8 Category I CEUs (including 3 Ethics)

Cost: Member: $155 | Non-Member: $295 | Student Member: $15

Please Note: This is a two-day workshop. Participants must attend both days to receive credit.

Please Note: Upon completion of the full workshop, participants will satisfy the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' 3-hour Ethics requirement for license renewal.

Course Description

Preparing for the ASWB licensing examination can be challenging, but understanding the structure of the exam and developing effective test-taking strategies can significantly improve success. This comprehensive two-day workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to prepare for either the Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) examination or the Clinical examination (LICSW/LCSW-C).

Participants will receive a thorough review of exam content areas while learning practical approaches to analyzing questions, managing test anxiety, and applying critical thinking skills under exam conditions. The training will cover key social work concepts, theories, interventions, and ethical considerations commonly represented on the licensing exam.

Through interactive instruction, discussion, and practice strategies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the exam format and strengthen their readiness for licensure.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the structure and composition of the Master's and Clinical ASWB examinations.

2. Apply effective test-taking strategies and identify available testing accommodations.

3. Review social work assessment and diagnostic concepts, including DSM-5 considerations.

4. Strengthen knowledge of social work intervention strategies.

5. Examine major models and methods of social work practice.

6. Review foundational psychopharmacology concepts relevant to social work practice.

7. Understand human growth and development concepts commonly tested on the exam.

8. Apply ethical principles and decision-making frameworks to licensing exam scenarios.

9. Review research concepts, supervision practices, and professional responsibilities.

10. Understand principles of program evaluation and their application in practice.

11. Utilize strategies for analyzing and answering exam questions effectively.

Topics Covered

• ASWB Master's and Clinical Exam Structure

• Test-Taking Strategies and Accommodations

• Assessment and Diagnosis (DSM-5)

• Social Work Intervention Methods

• Models and Theories of Practice

• Psychopharmacology

• Human Growth and Development

• Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Research and Supervision

• Program Evaluation

• Critical Thinking and Question Analysis Techniques

Important Information

• This workshop is offered as a live, interactive, real-time webinar.

• No physical location is required.

• Participants can earn 8 Category I CEUs for this course.

• Four hours of the workshop are ineligible for Maryland BSWE continuing education credit.

Register here.