1. Licensing Information Session
Everything you need to know about licensure in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

2. Agenda Licensure Application Process Registering for the exam
Preparing for the exam

3. LMSW in New York State

4. IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE AND MALTREATMENT
FREE WEBSITE:
FOR NEW YORK STATE LICENSURE ONLY

5. Connecticut- LMSW
Can not take the test until AFTER you have graduated.
STEP 1: Can apply online. COST: $220https://
STEP 2: Request that FORDHAM send official transcript with “completed MSW” directly to Connecticut DPH.
STEP 3: Take the exam

6. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey

7. Registering For the Exam
Go to Association of Social Work Boards Website with your approval letter that will have an approval code on it for you to input onto the website.
Pay the Fee…who knows how much it is??

8. Preparing for the Exam
Fordham Laptop Program- Laptop computers with the LMSW practice tests are available for short-time loans. To sign out a laptop, contact: -Dean Manoj Pardasani at Lincoln Center -Dean Janna Heyman at Westchester -Ms. Jennifer McKinnon at Molloy A $40 refundable deposit is due when a laptop is signed out.

9. Study Resources
-Your Human Behavior Social Environment Textbook -Social Work Examination Services, Inc. (SWES) Study Guides -NASW- One Day Licensing Prep Workshop NASW-NYC -Social Work ASWB Master’s Exam Study Guide by Dawn Apgar

10. LMSW ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS ON CAMPUS
Lincoln Center - Room #712
Lincoln Center - Room #704
Available daily on the two computers next to the teacher's desk 
Please limit your use to two hours
Passcodes are on the computer
*Not available on Wednesdays 3:45PM-7:30PM and Thursdays 8:50AM-10:40AM*
Available daily as long as the room is open.
Please limit use to two hours
Passcodes are on the computer

11. Content Outline

12. FAQ about the Exam
You will have 4 hours to complete the examination. If you have a disability that qualifies you for special accommodations, you may be allotted extra time.
No scheduled breaks! You may take breaks, but the clock keeps running.

13. If you fail the exam…
Candidates must wait at least 90 days between taking any ASWB examination; however, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis when there has been serious, documented malfunction with administration of the examination.
Day 1 of the 90-day wait begins the day after your test date, and is a straight counting of days (in other words, not 90 business days, weekdays only, etc.)

14. Limited Permit (NY/CT Only)
New York
Connecticut
Must have completed MSW just need exam Separate application Cost- $70 Only good for 1 year
Must have completed MSW just need exam Separate application Cost- $50 Only good for 120 days

15. Continuing Education Hours (CEH)
NJ Renewals every 2 years
NY will need every 3 years
Need 30 CEHs
(5 must be Ethics)
Cost- $120
On cycle even years
CT Renewals every year
Cost- $190
Must complete 15 CEHs
Exempt for the first renewal
Starting January 1, 2015
Must obtain 36 CEHS to renew
Cost- $179
Not on a cycle

16. LCSW NEW JERSEY- 2 YEARS + 1,920 HOURS + SUPERVISION + EXAM
- NEW YORK- 3 YEARS + 2,000 HOURS + SUPERVISION
+ EXAM
- CONNECTICUT- 3,000 HOURS + SUPERVISION

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