School Social Work Preparation & Licensure

Minnesota recognizes the bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution (the BSU Social Work Program is accredited by CSWE through 2008), as preparation for school social work licensure by the Minnesota Department of Education.

To summarize, the requirements to practice school social work licensure in Minnesota are:

1. A baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program.
2. Licensure from the Minnesota Board on Social Work.
3. Licensure from the Minnesota Department of Education.

Social Work students should contact the BSU Records Office during their senior year for a Board of Teaching licensure application. This application should be completed and submitted with the graduate plans to the Records Office.

The Social Work faculty encourages students to take additional courses in education along with Social Work in the School System to be well prepared for school social work practice.

Questions about the Board of Teaching application for school social work licensure?

Contact:
Mr. Dave Carlson or Ms. Michelle Frenzel
BSU, Records Office

Questions about School Social Work Licensure?

Contact:
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4266
Phone: (651) 582-8691
Fax: (651) 582-8809
email: Personnel.Licensing@state.mn.us