,The following guides by Dawn Apgar are available from Springer Publishing to assist social
workers with studying for and passing the ASWB® examinations necessary for licensure.
Bachelors
The Social Work ASWB® Bachelors Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success, Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work
(BSW). A small number of jurisdictions license social workers at an Associate level and require
the ASWB Associate examination. The Associate examination is identical to the ASWB Bachelors
examination, but the Associate examination requires a lower score in order to pass.
Masters
The Social Work ASWB® Masters Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success, Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
There is no postgraduate supervision needed.
Clinical
The Social Work ASWB® Clinical Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success, Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
It is usually taken by those with postgraduate supervised experience.
Advanced Generalist
The Social Work ASWB® Advanced Generalist Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success,
Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
It is usually taken by those with postgraduate supervised nonclinical experience.
,Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers
across the country pass the ASWB® examinations associated with all levels of
licensure. In recent years, she has consulted in numerous states to assist with
establishing licensure test preparation programs.
Dr. Apgar has done research on licensure funded by the American
Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation
and has served as chairperson of her state’s social work licensing board. She
is a past President of the New Jersey Chapter of NASW and has been on
its National Board of Directors. In 2014, the Chapter presented her with a
Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate
and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy,
and management experience in the social work field.
, Social Work ASWB®
Masters Exam Guide
A Comprehensive Study Guide
for Success
Second Edition
Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
workers with studying for and passing the ASWB® examinations necessary for licensure.
Bachelors
The Social Work ASWB® Bachelors Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success, Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work
(BSW). A small number of jurisdictions license social workers at an Associate level and require
the ASWB Associate examination. The Associate examination is identical to the ASWB Bachelors
examination, but the Associate examination requires a lower score in order to pass.
Masters
The Social Work ASWB® Masters Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success, Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
There is no postgraduate supervision needed.
Clinical
The Social Work ASWB® Clinical Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success, Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
It is usually taken by those with postgraduate supervised experience.
Advanced Generalist
The Social Work ASWB® Advanced Generalist Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for Success,
Second Edition
Test focuses on knowledge acquired while obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
It is usually taken by those with postgraduate supervised nonclinical experience.
,Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers
across the country pass the ASWB® examinations associated with all levels of
licensure. In recent years, she has consulted in numerous states to assist with
establishing licensure test preparation programs.
Dr. Apgar has done research on licensure funded by the American
Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation
and has served as chairperson of her state’s social work licensing board. She
is a past President of the New Jersey Chapter of NASW and has been on
its National Board of Directors. In 2014, the Chapter presented her with a
Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate
and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy,
and management experience in the social work field.
, Social Work ASWB®
Masters Exam Guide
A Comprehensive Study Guide
for Success
Second Edition
Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
