What is licensure by examination and licensure by endorsement?
Licensure by Examination: to become a licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), an individual must pass the required examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). If you have or had an out-of-state social work license which was issued without taking the required examination, then you will need to apply by examination. Licensure by Endorsement: If you have an active social work licensure in another state and became licensed by taking the ASWB examination (not a state constructed test) then you should apply by endorsement. Apply for the level which is comparable to the license you hold based on the level of examination you passed and Virginia’s licensing requirements.
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