Become a Social Worker in North Dakota
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- North Dakota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- North Dakota Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- North Dakota Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- North Dakota Social Work Salary
- North Dakota Social Work Scholarships
Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in North Dakota, contact the North Dakota Social Work Licensing Board.
North Dakota law recognizes three classes of social worker: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Licensed Social Worker (LSW). The requirements are as follows:
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- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
- Three certificates: Trauma Practice, Mental Health Practice or Practice with Groups and Families.
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Three academic departments: Adult Mental Health and Wellness; Children, Youth – and Families; and Social Change and Innovation
- Features field education in or near students’ own communities.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
- CWRU’s Mandel School is a top-10 ranked graduate school of social work (2019).1
- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
North Dakota LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
North Dakota LICSW Education Requirement: A master’s or doctorate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
North Dakota LICSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: 3,000 hours of post-master’s experience supervised by an LICSW; clinical experience earned within a four year period
Fee: $25 application fee, $75 license fee, $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: Criminal background check and Child Abuse Central Index check required
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 30 contact hours of continuing education, including 2 hours in ethics, and payment of a $75 renewal fee.
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North Dakota LCSW
North Dakota LCSW Education Requirement: A master’s or doctorate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
North Dakota LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: None
Fee: $25 application fee, $75 license fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: Three references including field supervisor, faculty supervisor and social worker are required; state and federal history checks and Child Abuse Central Index check also required
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 30 contact hours of continuing education, including 2 hours in ethics, and payment of a $75 renewal fee.
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North Dakota LSW (Licensed Social Worker)
North Dakota LSW Education Requirement: A bachelor’s degree from a CSWE-accredited program
North Dakota LSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelor’s Level Exam
Field Requirement: None
Fee: $25 application fee, $75 license fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: state and federal history checks and Child Abuse Central Index check also required
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 30 contact hours of continuing education, including 2 hours in ethics, and payment of a $75 renewal fee.
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In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in North Dakota, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in North Dakota can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online master of social work program. We are committed to keeping updated information on North Dakota social work licensure policies available to you.
Disclaimer: There may be additional methods of certification that have not been covered here. Please contact your state social work licensing department for more information.
North Dakota Social Work Salary
| North Dakota Social Work Career | Average Social Worker Salary |
|---|---|
| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $55,320 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $50,560 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $54,200 |
| All Other Social Workers | $58,630 |
| Salary Increase from BSW to MSW | +$15,000 |
Disclaimer: Social Worker Salary information is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information about social worker salaries in North Dakota is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 8/22/2018.
North Dakota Social Work Scholarships
For social work financial aid options, check out our social work scholarships page.
Sponsored Online Social Work Programs
- Join the #16 ranked Howard University School of Social Work1
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Research-driven faculty dedicated to making an impact on social problems
- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
- Three certificates: Trauma Practice, Mental Health Practice or Practice with Groups and Families.
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Three academic departments: Adult Mental Health and Wellness; Children, Youth – and Families; and Social Change and Innovation
- Features field education in or near students’ own communities.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
- CWRU’s Mandel School is a top-10 ranked graduate school of social work (2019).1
- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
Licensure information including requirements, renewals, and fees were retrieved as of August 2018. Information may have changed since, check with the state’s board of licensing for more information.