Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success

by Dawn Apgar

“Dawn gave us the tools we needed to take the exam, and let me tell you - she was on point! Not only did she cover the content areas we needed to focus in on, but she also showed us how to read and interpret the questions on the exam.”

—Ammu D. Kowolik, LMSW, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

Students and social workers preparing for the social work masters licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB® Masters Exam Guide. Written by a prominent social work leader and trainer for social work licensing exams in the United States, this guide is based on years of time-tested exam prep workshops conducted by the author. It mirrors the ASWB Masters “Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities” upon which the exam is based and incorporates information from the DSM-5®.

The guide is comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so readers can prioritize information as they study. A self-assessment section helps identify strengths and weaknesses before tackling the material. The author shares her extensive knowledge of the exam by providing useful test-taking strategies and tips for overcoming test anxiety. The 170-question practice test at the end of the guide (with explanations of the correct answers) mirrors the actual exam in both length and structure. Content includes human development, diversity, abuse and neglect, assessment and intervention planning, direct and indirect (micro and macro) practice, and professional values and ethics. This book will be a valuable asset for social workers throughout the United States and Canada.

Key

Developed by a highly respected educator of social work licensure candidates Covers all the content areas on the masters examination, including new content added in 2015 Begins with a self-assessment section to help identify areas of strength and weakness Offers a wealth of test-taking tips and strategies to foster exam confidence Includes a practice test (with explanations of the correct answers) that mirrors the exam ASWB® is a registered service mark of the Association of Social Work Boards, which neither sponsors nor endorses this product.

Genres: Social Work, Nonfiction

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 11, 2015

About the author

PhD LSW ACSW

Reviews

[Jenny Zabrocki]

I’m only adding this Bc I read all 400 fricking pages and therefore feel it should be counted in my reading challenge!

[Kendra Hall]

If I had to read this it’s going toward my Goodreads goal

[Annie Turvey]

I’ve been reading this so much I think it deserves a place on my Goodreads. THIS IS THE REASON I HAVENT READ ANYTHING ELSE SO.

[Adam]

It got the work done! Only used this guide along with my study group. Passing score!

[Molly A]

I read this whole thing so it feels applicable to mark on good reads. I passed my lcsw so I guess it deserves stars for that

[Emily Zuckerman]

I wanted to wait until I passed my exam to write a review.

SO now I can say that this book was a fantastic resource for exam prep! This book + reading the NASW code of ethics and taking the official ASWB practice test were such a big help in this process

[Katrina Bellaver]

Reading all 400 pages deserves a spot on my reading challenge list lol

[Jake]

Incredibly helpful in studying for the LSW exam.

[Diane Adams]

Used this book in conjunction with the author’s practice test book & passed the LMSW test on the first try (30+ years after earning my MSW!) Definitely recommend buying the books new in order to have access to the app!

[Karen Carrillo]

Let's hope thia study guide helps me pass the exam!!

[Amilia]

Best review guide for the MSW exam!

[Margaret Hovestadt]

Useful for a review before the ASWB exam.

[Jaclynne Ann]

This book was so helpful. The tips in the beginning completely changed the way I approached the exam questions. I strongly believe this was a major contributor to passing on the first try.