Boise State University’s Master of Social Work degree program (MSW) was established in 1991 and accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The School of Social Work at Boise State University offers both Regular-Program MSW and Advanced Standing MSW Programs in person, as well as an Online MSW program. The Advanced Standing Programs are designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an undergraduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Regular-Program MSW is for students with baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines.
In Boise, the Regular-Program MSW requires two years of study. The Boise Advanced Standing MSW may be completed in one year of full-time study or a student may enroll in the Half-Time Advanced Standing Program.
Information regarding state specific licensure requirements is listed below and apply to the Advanced Standing program (both full-time and part-time), the Regular MSW program and the Online MSW program.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alabama and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alabama’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners Contact: (334) 242-5860
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alaska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alaska’s Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (907) 465-2550
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arizona and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Arizona’s Board of Behavioral Health Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Contact: (602) 542-1882
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arkansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Arkansas’ Board of Social Work Licensing Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Contact: (501) 372-5071
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of California and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of California has in place additional requirements to practice, including California specific course work and examination. Please carefully review California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
California Board of Behavioral Sciences Contact: (916) 574-7830
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Colorado and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (303) 894-7800
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Connecticut and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Connecticut’s Department of Public Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Social Work Licensing and Investigations Contact: (860) 509-7603
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Delaware and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Delaware’s Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (302) 744-4500
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the District of Columbia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the District of Columbia’s DC Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
DC Department of Health – Health Professional Licensing Administration (HPLA) Contact: (877) 672-2174
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Florida and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of Florida has in place additional requirements to practice, including a clinically oriented Social Work elective. Please carefully review Florida’s Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling website for additional details about obtaining licensure. In addition, review the Education Worksheet that is necessary to complete as part of the application for licensure.
Florida Department of Health Board of Mental Health Professions Contact: (850) 245-4292
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Georgia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Georgia’s Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage Contact: (478) 207-2440
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Hawaii and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Hawaii’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Contact: (808) 586-2655
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Idaho and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Idaho’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners Contact: (208) 334-3233
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Idaho and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Idaho’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners Contact: (208) 334-3233
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Indiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Indiana’s Professional Licensing Agency website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Contact: (317) 234-2054
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Iowa and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Iowa’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Iowa Department of Public Health Contact: (515) 281-0254
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Kansas’ Behavioral Sciences and Regulatory Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Contact: (785) 296-3240
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kentucky and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Kentucky’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Kentucky Board of Social Work Contact: (502) 564-2350
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Louisiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Louisiana’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (225) 756-3470
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maine and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Maine’s Professional and Financial Regulation website for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that the state of Maine requires 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence. An applicant for initial licensure who cannot demonstrate completion of the required 12 hours of course work at the time the application is submitted shall submit documentation that the requirement has been met upon the applicant’s first application for renewal.
State Board of Social Worker Licensure Contact: (207) 624-8623
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maryland and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Maryland’s Department of Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists Contact: (410) 764-4787
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Massachusetts and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Massachusetts’ Board of Registration of Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers Contact: (617) 701-8681
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Michigan and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Michigan’s Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Contact: (517) 335-0918
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Program – Boise State University’s Advanced Standing Master of Social Work may not meet professional licensure standards for the state of Minnesota. The state of Minnesota requires an additional 116 curriculum hours to practice beyond what can be obtained through required courses. Ninety of those hours can be obtained after graduation through continuing education. The remaining 26 hours can be obtained in the MSW program but will require an additional elective course (3 instead of 2). Please carefully review Minnesota’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure as well as the Minnesota Board of Social Work’s form on certification of clinical clock hours (PDF). The Advanced Standing program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Regular Master of Social Work Program & Online Program – Boise State University’s Standard Master of Social Work program meets professional licensure standards for the state of Minnesota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of Minnesota has in place additional requirements to practice. These additional requirements can be obtained through additional workshops or continuing education units, please carefully review Minnesota’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure as well as the Minnesota Board of Social Work’s form on certification of clinical clock hours.
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Minnesota Board of Social Work Contact: (612) 617-2100; (888) 234-1320
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Mississippi and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Mississippi’s State Board of Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Contact: (601) 987-6806
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Missouri and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Missouri’s Professional Registration website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Missouri Division of Professional Registration Contact: (573) 751-0885
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2023.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards to be a Licensed Clinical Social Work Candidate in the state of Montana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Montana’s Board of Behavioral Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Board of Behavioral Health Contact: (406) 444-6880
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nebraska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Contact: (402) 471-2117
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nevada and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Nevada’s Board of Examiners for Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers Contact: (775) 688-2555
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Hampshire and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In New Hampshire there is no licensure for recent MSW graduates, however, MSW graduates can apply for pre-licensure supervised practice as a step towards obtaining a Clinical Social Work license. Please review New Hampshire’s Board of Mental Health Practice website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Board of Mental Health Practice Contact: (603) 271-2152
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Jersey and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (973) 504-6495
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Mexico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Mexico’s Regulations and Licensing Department website for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that applicants must take a Board approved class on New Mexico Cultures if they obtain their Social Work degree outside of New Mexico. A “Cultural Course Information” website link is located at the top of the website with more information on board approved cultural courses.
New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (505) 476-4622
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New York and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of New York has in place additional requirements to practice, including coursework or training on the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a New York approved provider and two electives that provide clinical content. Additionally, students in the Advanced Standing program may have difficulties meeting New York State semester hour limitations. Please carefully review New York’s Office of the Professions website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
New York Professional Education Program Review Contact: 518) 474-3817, ext. 450
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review North Carolina’s Social Work Certification and Licensure Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
NC Social Work Certification & Licensure Board Contact: (336) 625-1679
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review North Dakota’s Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (701) 222-0255
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Ohio and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Ohio’s Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Contact: (614) 466-0912
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oklahoma and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Oklahoma’s State Board of Licensed Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Work Contact: (405) 521-3712
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oregon and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Oregon’s Board of Licensed Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers Contact: (503) 378-5735
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Pennsylvania and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of Pennsylvania has in place additional requirements to practice, including three hours of training approved by the Department of Human Services on child abuse recognition and reporting. Please carefully review Pennsylvania’s Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Contact: (833) 367-2762
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Rhode Island and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Rhode Island’s Department of Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
RI Department of Health, Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (401) 222-5960
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review South Carolina’s Labor, Licensing and Regulation website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (803) 896-4664
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review South Dakota’s Board of Social Worker Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (605) 642-1600
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Tennessee and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Tennessee’s Department of Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Board of Social Workers Contact: (615) 741-5735
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Texas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Texas’ Board of Social Worker Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Texas Department of State Health Services- Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (512) 719-3521
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Utah and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Utah’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Utah Department of Commerce,Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Contact: (801) 530-6628
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Vermont and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of Vermont has in place additional requirements to practice, including the successful completion of the Vermont Jurisprudence Examination. Please carefully review Vermont’s Secretary of State website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Office of Professional Regulation – VT Secretary of State’s Office Contact: (802) 828-2390
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Virginia’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Social Work Contact: (804) 367-4441
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Washington and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The state of Washington has in place additional requirements to practice, including four hours of HIV/AIDS training. Please carefully review Washington’s State Department of Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee Contact: (360) 236-4700
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of West Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review West Virginia’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
WV Board of Social Work Contact: (304) 400-4980
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of West Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review West Virginia’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
WV Board of Social Work Contact: (304) 400-4980
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wyoming and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Wyoming’s Mental Health Professions Licensing Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Contact: (307) 777-3628
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wyoming and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Wyoming’s Mental Health Professions Licensing Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Contact: (307) 777-3628
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of U.S. Virgin Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the U.S. Virgin Island’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Contact: (340) 714-3522 or (340) 774-3130
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for territory of American Samoa. The Master’s of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review American Samoa’s Human and Social Services website for more information about clinical and social services in American Samoa.
American Samoa Department of Social Services Contact: +1 684-633-1571
Information last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Guam and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Guam’s Licensure Flowchart for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Guam Board of Social Work Contact: (671) 735-7404
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of Marshall Islands. The Master’s of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. For more information about the licensing law in the Republic of Marshall Islands, please download a copy of the Marshall Islands Health Professional Licensing Act of 2009.
Marshall Islands Professional Licensing Contact: (692) 625-5261
Information last reviewed 8/16/2021.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of the Federated States of Micronesia. The Master’s of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the Public Health, Safety and Welfare website for Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) for details about obtaining licensure.
Federated States of Micronesia Contact: : (691) 320-2609
Information last reviewed 8/16/2021.
Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the Northern Mariana Islands Board of Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Northern Mariana Islands Contact: (670) 237-3027
Information was last reviewed 8/16/2021.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Master of Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of Palau. The Master’s of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the Republic of Palau (PW) Ministry of Health website for details about obtaining licensure.
Palau Licensing Contact: 305-593-6725 Ext. 3006
Information last reviewed 8/16/2021.