{"id":43803,"date":"2018-07-20T20:13:28","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T20:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=43803"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:08:34","slug":"aswb-masters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/aswb-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"ASWB\u00ae<\/sup> Masters Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Association of Social Work Boards\u00ae<\/sup> offers licensing exams at multiple levels. The Masters Exam is required in all US states and territories as well as some provinces in Canada. It\u2019s an important step on your way to a career in social work.<\/p>\n

Click \u2018Start Test\u2019 above to take a free practice test!<\/p>\n

\nLMSW Online Course<\/a>
\nLMSW Study Guide<\/a>
\nLMSW Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>Registering for the ASWB Masters Exam<\/h2>\n

You first need to contact the licensing board in your jurisdiction to find out for sure whether you even need to take the ASWB\u00ae<\/sup> Masters Exam. If you do, you will next need to provide proof that you are eligible to take the exam.<\/p>\n

While the test is the same no matter where you take it, the eligibility requirements differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Once you establish that you meet local eligibility criteria, the board will give you a notice of approval.<\/p>\n

You use this notice of approval to schedule your exam at your nearest Pearson VUE testing center. When scheduling the exam, you will have to pay the $230 exam fee. The test is offered continuously so you will be able to make an appointment that is compatible with your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>Test Contents<\/h2>\n

The ASWB Masters Exam includes 122 questions spanning three core aspects of a career in social work.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>I. Values and Ethics (35%)<\/h3>\n
\nEthical Principles and Responsibilities:<\/strong> This tests ethical clinical practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, professional responsibilities and values, resolving dilemmas, preventing burnout, practicing self-care, and maintaining competence.<\/p>\n

Ethical Service Delivery:<\/strong> This tests ethical clinical service delivery, including client autonomy, boundaries, reporting, documentation, billing, policy, termination, electronic practice, supervision, end-of-life issues, and research ethics.<\/p>\n

Diversity and Social Justice:<\/strong> This tests culturally responsive clinical practice, including anti-oppressive approaches, social justice, accessibility, identity, bias, privilege, power, exploitation, and immigration\u2019s effects on clients and services.\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>II. Assessment and Planning (33%)<\/h3>\n
\nAssessment Concepts:<\/strong> This tests biopsychosocial assessment of clients across the lifespan, including trauma, mental illness, addiction, abuse, family and relationship dynamics, poverty, development, disability, displacement, exploitation, aging, environmental stressors, and clients\u2019 capacity for self-determination.<\/p>\n

Assessment Methods and Techniques:<\/strong> This tests clinical assessment methods, including risk evaluation, interviewing, client engagement, readiness for change, DSM use, mental status exams, and integrating collateral records.<\/p>\n

Assessment Practices:<\/strong> This tests assessment-based treatment planning, including community resources, triage, service planning, intervention selection, cultural responsiveness, medication awareness, and readiness for termination.\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>III. Intervention and Practice (32%)<\/h3>\n
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Practice Concepts:<\/strong> This tests core clinical practice concepts, including strengths-based care, helping relationships, teamwork, problem-solving, end-of-life support, parenting, policy, and professional documentation.<\/p>\n

Intervention Methods and Techniques:<\/strong> This tests clinical intervention skills, including trauma-informed and evidence-based care, crisis response, communication, emotional regulation, addiction treatment, family and couples work, advocacy, and aftercare.<\/p>\n

Practice Evaluation and Research:<\/strong> This tests evaluating clinical outcomes and programs, establishing objectives, applying research methods, analyzing data quality, and ensuring reliable, valid, cost-effective social work services.<\/p>\n

Supervision and Administration:<\/strong> This tests clinical supervision and administration, including supervisee responsibilities, consultation models, supervisory dynamics, risk-reduction policies, organizational operations, and fiscal resource management.\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>LMSW Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online LMSW prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n

Here’s what you’ll find in the LMSW course:
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