Academy
of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
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The Academy of Certified Social Workers was established in 1960
and remains the most widely recognized and respected social work
credential. Social workers who hold the ACSW are qualified providers
of social services. Social workers who hold the ACSW have:
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A current NASW membership;
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A master’s degree in social work from a school accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);
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Documented two years of postgraduate social work employment and
professional supervision by an MSW credentialed supervisor;
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Provided professional evaluations that validate their knowledge,
understanding, and application of social work principles and values
from an MSW supervisor and two social work colleagues;
- Verified 20 hours of relevant continuing education; and
- Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and NASW Standards
for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW
adjudication process.
NASW professional credentials and specialty certifications provide
recognition to those who have met national standards for higher levels
of experience and knowledge, and are not a substitute for required
state licenses or certifications.
For more information,
contact credentialing@naswdc.org.
To download an application, click
here. (pdf format)
NASW Credentialing
Center
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