A visual career roadmap from BSW through MSW, clinical licensure (LCSW), and career advancement. Covers field placement milestones, ASWB exam timelines, supervised hours tracking, and career progression paths in clinical, macro, and administrative social work.
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Your Social Work Career Timeline
Phase 1: BSW Education (Years 1-4)
Year 1-2: Liberal arts foundation + intro social work courses
Year 3-4: Practice methods, human behavior, social policy, research methods
Year 4: Field placement (400+ hours in agency setting)
Key milestone: BSW from CSWE-accredited program + eligibility for Advanced Standing MSW
Phase 2: MSW Program (Years 5-6)
Year 5: Foundation year (or skip with Advanced Standing BSW)
Year 6: Concentration year — choose Clinical or Macro track
Field placement: 900+ total hours across BSW and MSW programs
Key milestone: MSW degree + eligibility for LMSW exam
Preview shows 2 of 6 phases. Full roadmap includes ASWB exam prep, supervised hours timeline, LCSW path, and career advancement options.