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

by Dawn Apgar

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
U.S., 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, as well as incorporates information from the DSM-5, which will be included in the exam starting in mid-2015.

The guide is comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so that students can prioritize information as they study. A
self-assessment section helps readers identify their strengths and weaknesses before they tackle 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. Information covered 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 students and aspiring social workers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Key Features:

Developed by a highly respected educator of social work licensure candidates

Covers all the content areas on the examination, as well as 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, Paperback

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Emily Zuckerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Jake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly helpful in studying for the LSW exam.

[Diane Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Amilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best review guide for the MSW exam!

[Margaret Hovestadt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful for a review before the ASWB exam.

[Jaclynne Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.