Licensure

Licensing Resources

Students are eligible to apply to take the LMSW exam in Maryland once they have begun their final semester of the MSW program. For District of Columbia licensure, students must be within 90 days of graduation.

Please see the suggested timeline below:

MD LMSW Timeline Updated 12.21

Washington DC LGSW Timeline Updated

Please see the following links for information on license exams and other details:

EXAM INFORMATION FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE LICENSED IN MARYLAND

EXAM INFORMATION FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE LICENSED IN WASHINGTON, DC

Recording of the MD and DC licensing presentation

Recording of the LMSW Prep Workshop Part 1

Recording of the LMSW Prep Workshop Part 2

LMSW Study Materials

The following Recordings are from 2018:

 

Letter Confirming Last Semester for LMSW Application

Students seeking an LMSW in Maryland are no longer required to submit this letter. Students seeking licensure in other states may request a letter here.

 

 

LMSW Practice Exam at SSW

In 2023, LMSW Prep was provided by Dr. Boone from Advanced Social Work Solutions. Recordings to the live sessions (from January, February, and March) and online course materials can be found here: Teachable

 Students will have access to these materials until August 31, 2023.

Free Option

The deadline to sign up for this option ended on November 22. You may still utilize the reduced fee option listed below. 

 

Reduced Fee Option
  • You will have access to the exam and your results for 3 months
  • This option will cost $50.15 after the UMSSW discount
    • The School of Social Work has negotiated a 15% discount with LEAP (Licensing Exam Preparation Services) on your behalf. You may use the code to order any LEAP product including comprehensive study guides, a diagnostic guide, online exams, audios, and more. The code may not be used for classes. The code must be used at the time of purchase. Please keep this code confidential as it has been created only for use at your school. Your unique code is MDUMD15
    • Orders are placed directly through the LEAP website - https://licensingprep.com/ Upon checkout the student applies the above unique code just below "Other Information"

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