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Michigan Licensure Law

November 13, 2006

School of Social Work Licensing Information Session  (requires RealPlayer
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Angela Hardwick -Counseling and Psychological Services/ Academic Success Center. Presentation on test preparation, management of test anxiety and stress reduction. Strategies for successful test taking.
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Margaret Brunhofer, PhD, MSW Coordinator, School of Social Work. Demonstration of sample questions from the social work licensing exam.
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Anwar Najor-Durack, Field Placement Director, School of Social Work. Member of State Board of Social Work licensing. Provide updated information on licensing, continuing education requirements, and overview of application procedures.
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To view the complete Administrative Rules, go to www.michigan.gov/healthlicense and choose:

• Social Worker
• Administrative Rules

To download and print licensure application forms, go to www.michigan.gov/healthlicense and choose:

• Social Worker
• Forms and Applications box

Limited License
BSWs and MSWs who have not completed the 4,000 hours of required work experience or have not taken the exam should apply for the Limited Licensed Bachelor Social Worker or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker credentials. These limited licenses will allow you to perform the duties of LBSWs and LMSWs under supervision until you qualify for full licensure. Please note that you must have your limited license in order the hours you accrue to count toward full licensure.

Questions regarding your professional license may be directed to the Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions (517) 335-0918 www.michigan.gov/healthlicense

Examination Information 
http://www.aswb.org/exam_info_registering.shtml

The Michigan Board of Social Work is in the process of developing rules to delineate what courses or activities would be considered acceptable for continuing education. The law does specify a total of forty-five (45) clock hours, which would mean the equivalent of forty five (45) 60 minute blocks of time.

Continuing Education Advice for Social Workers
http://www.aswb.org/education/advice/

Social Work Licensing Practice Exam
Available in the Computer Lab., School of Social Work, Thompson Home
WSU alumni & students interested in taking the practice exam must contact the Computer Lab at (313) 577-5112 or sw_support@lists.wayne.edu to set up an appointment time. Please note the exam can take up to 4 hours to complete. The practice exam is for use in the computer lab only and can not be checked out of the lab.