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Welcome current social work students!

We are excited to have you! Below are resources from the School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services, and NKU at large. These resources will aid in your academic success at NKU and prepare you for a professional career in social work.


 

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)


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Social Work Licensure

Kentucky

  • Overseen by the
  • for all levels
  •     Bachelor Level - Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  •     Master Level - Certified Social Worker (CSW)
  •     Clinical Level - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Ohio

  • Overseen by the
  • for all levels
  •     Bachelor Level - (Take the Bachelor level exam)
  •     Master Level -   (Take the Master level exam)  
  •     Clinical Level -  

Indiana

  • Overseen by the
  •     Bachelor Level -
  •     Master Level -
  •     Clinical Level -

Other Resources

  • NKU School of Social Work offers a licensure exam course annually (usually in March) with Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski at a discounted rate for NKU students. Keep an eye out for information on the 2025 licensure prep course!
  • from the Association of Social Work Boards
  • NASW Ohio FREE
  • NASW Ohio
 

 

Advising

First-Year Advising

First-year students are advised through the . For more information contact the hub at 859-572-6900 or fyssh@nku.edu.

BSW Advising

Undergraduate social work students are advised by Emma Bernardi in the College of Health and Human Services advising center. to schedule an appointment. Students can also contact Emma at (859)-572-1442 or bernardie1@nku.edu

MSW Standard Program Advising

Standard track/online accelerated MSW students are advised by Emma Bernardi in the College of Health and Human Services advising center.  to schedule an appointment. Students can also contact Emma at (859)-572-1442 or bernardie1@nku.edu

MSW Advanced Standing Advising

Advanced Standing MSW students are advised by Heidi Waters.  to schedule an appointment. Students can also contact Heidi at 859-572-7892 or watersh2@nku.edu

Resources for Academic Success


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Campus Centers & Resources


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Ìý(Food Pantry)

Ìý(Support for First Generation College Students)