Best Books for Social Work Exam Prep (7 books)

There's lots to know to get through the social work licensing exam. Here are some books worth turning to for help.

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1	Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR by American Psychiatric Association 3.90 avg rating — 12,124 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond by Judith S. Beck (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 3,424 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Test Slayer's Handbook: "Unleash Your Inner Genius" by Brian V. Menard (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Social Work Values and Ethics by Frederic G. Reamer 3.99 avg rating — 94 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Social Work Dictionary, 5th Edition by Robert L. Barker 4.22 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change by William R. Miller 4.27 avg rating — 4,106 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills [with InfoTrac] by Dean H. Hepworth 3.72 avg rating — 399 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars