{"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":"2026-06-11T15:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:27:22","slug":"aswb-masters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/aswb-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"ASWB\u00ae Masters Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Association of Social Work Boards\u00ae 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

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<\/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 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 170 questions spanning four core aspects of a career in social work. Those four aspects include:<\/p>\n

<\/span>I. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment<\/h3>\n
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Human Growth and Development:<\/strong> This topic includes the impact of body image; various developmental theories, including sexual development and spiritual development through the lifespan; the impact of loss, separation and grief; gerontology; and the effect of aging parents on adult children.<\/p>\n

Concepts of Abuse and Neglect:<\/strong> This topic includes details about interpersonal relationship dynamics, theories of crisis intervention, social change and community development theories, conflict theory, and criminal justice systems.<\/p>\n

Diversity, Social\/Economic Justice, and Oppression:<\/strong> This topic contains concepts of sexual orientation; how the transgender and transitioning process impacts behaviors, attitudes, identity, and relationships; and feminist theory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>II. Assessment and Intervention Planning<\/h3>\n
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Biophysical History and Collateral Data:<\/strong> This topic covers sexual dysfunction indicators, obtaining sensitive information, and how to assess clients\/client systems.<\/p>\n

Assessment Methods and Techniques:<\/strong> This topic covers psychosocial stress indicators, behavioral dysfunction indicators, methods of data collection and analysis, and mental and emotional illness indicators.<\/p>\n

Intervention Planning:<\/strong> This topic covers trauma-informed care theories, objective and subjective data principles and features, and research design and methods (both basic and applied).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>III. Interventions with Clients\/Client Systems<\/h3>\n
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Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use across Systems:<\/strong> This topic covers interviewing principles and techniques, role play technique, anger management issues, assertiveness training, permanence planning, partializing techniques, and consultation approaches.<\/p>\n

Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use with Larger Systems:<\/strong> This topic covers service delivery methods, social policy development and analysis, networking methods, fiscal management techniques, and the effects of program evaluation findings on services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>IV. Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics<\/h3>\n
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Professional Values and Ethical Issues:<\/strong> This topic covers social work legal and ethical issues, identifying and resolving ethical issues, and several legal and ethical issues, including dual relationships, termination, and death and dying.<\/p>\n

Confidentiality:<\/strong> This topic covers using client records, information security, and mandatory reporting.<\/p>\n

Professional Development and Use of Self:<\/strong> This topic covers staying objective, maintaining a safe work environment, and mastering self-care techniques for social workers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

All questions are geared toward assessing your capacity to deal with the unique challenges and day-to-day demands of social work.<\/p>\n

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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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