Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) is an organization that develops and administers licensing exams for social workers across the United States and Canada. Its goal is to ensure that social workers meet consistent standards of knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective care. The ASWB also supports social work education, research, and professional development, helping to uphold the integrity and quality of the social work profession. Through licensing exams, the ASWB helps protect the public by ensuring that qualified individuals are authorized to practice social work.