Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) Certification Exam

Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) Most programs require a bachelor’s degree and supervised clinical experience—often 1,000–2,000 hours—before you can sit for licensure. Your foundation must span human behavior, social policy, and research methods. Many states also mandate specific coursework in ethics and cultural competence. Without this groundwork, the exam’s case-based questions become nearly impossible to navigate with confidence.