The School of Social Work BSW and MSW programs will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization and Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, and for contact information to inquire further about the licensure requirements associated with this program.

Each semester, we distribute information about licensure to our BSW and MSW students.

Visit our BSW Licensure Information page for licensure processes and requirements for BSW students.

The presentation linked below provides information to MSW students regarding licensure processes and requirements.

MSW 2025 Pursuing Social Work Licensure in Maine Presentation

Clinical Concentration Worksheet

Verification of Graduate Content on Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence

Please submit the Graduation Verification Request form to request a letter from the MSW Program Coordinator addressed to the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure that verifies your anticipated graduation. You will need this letter if you are seeking early approval from the Board to take the ASWB licensing exam. Signed letters will be emailed to your @maine.edu email address. It is your responsibility to share your letter with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Here is a copy of the University of Southern Maine Verification of Graduate Content on Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence.

We suggest that you visit the link for the Association of Social Work Boards to find more information about the exam, including preparation materials:
http://www.aswb.org/

The Maine Licensing Board website provides information about licensing requirements and applications: Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure

For a Quick Advising Guide for USM MSW Students Seeking Licensure in Maine click here.

For ASWB Licensure Exam Pass Rate Date click here.