Become a Social Worker in Oklahoma
Table of Contents
- Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Oklahoma Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Oklahoma Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Oklahoma Licensed Social Worker-Administration (LSW-ADM)
- Oklahoma Licensed Social Worker Associate
- Oklahoma Social Work Salary
- Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Social Work Licensing Board.
Oklahoma law recognizes five classes of social workers: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Social Worker-Administration (LSW-Adm), and Social Worker Associate (SWA). The requirements are as follows:
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- 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.
Oklahoma LCSW
Oklahoma LCSW Education Requirement: Completion of a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited master’s degree in social work.
Oklahoma LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement : Must complete two (2) years of full-time or the equivalent thereto of part-time experience, a total of 4,000 hours, of post graduate practice experience under the supervision of a licensed social worker with the same social work practice specialty. Those seeking clinical licensure must have at least 3,000 hours of direct client contact, including 100 hours of face-to-face educational supervision by the supervisor.
Fee: $150 application fee, $45 criminal background fee, $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are 16 hours of continued education, including 3 hours of ethics, and payment of a $100 renewal fee.
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Oklahoma LMSW
Oklahoma LMSW Education Requirement: Completion of a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited master’s degree in social work.
Oklahoma LMSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: None
Fee: $150 application fee, $45 criminal background fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are 16 hours of continued education, including 3 hours of ethics, and payment of a $100 renewal fee.
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Oklahoma LSW (Licensed Social Worker)
Oklahoma LSW Education Requirement: Completion of a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited master’s degree in social work.
Oklahoma LSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: None
Fee: $150 application fee, $45 criminal background fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are 16 hours of continued education, including 3 hours of ethics, and payment of a $100 renewal fee.
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Oklahoma LSW-ADM (Licensed Social Worker-Administration)
Oklahoma LSW-ADM Education Requirement: Completion of a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited master’s degree in social work.
Oklahoma LSW-ADM Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Advanced Generalist Examination
Field Requirement: Must complete two (2) years of full-time or the equivalent thereto of part-time experience, a total of 4,000 hours, of post graduate practice experience under the supervision of a licensed social worker with the same social work practice specialty, including 100 hours of face-to-face educational supervision by the supervisor.
Fee: $150 application fee, $45 criminal background fee, $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are 16 hours of continued education, including 3 hours of ethics, and payment of a $100 renewal fee.
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Oklahoma LSWA (Licensed Social Work Associate)
Oklahoma LSWA Education Requirement: Completion of a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited baccalaureate degree in social work.
Oklahoma LSWA Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelor’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: 4,000 hours of full-time post-degree experience over two years or the equivalent of part-time experience under professional supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, LSW or LSW-Adm; must include at least 100 hours of face-to-face educational supervision by the supervisor
Fee: $150 application fee, $45 criminal background fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: At 3 of these hours must be categorized as ethics training.
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In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Oklahoma, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Oklahoma can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online master of social work program. We are committed to keeping updated information on Oklahoma 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. Last updated 09/05/2018.
Oklahoma Social Work Salary
| Oklahoma Social Work Career | Average Social Work Salary |
|---|---|
| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $37,350 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $46,690 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $37,320 |
| All Other Social Workers | $54,190 |
| Salary Increase from BSW to MSW | +$9,000 |
Disclaimer: Social Worker Salary information is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information about social worker salaries in Oklahoma is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 8/22/2018.
Oklahoma 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.