Most graduates pursue licensure as a social worker. Many states, including Idaho, regulate the use of the title social worker to those professionals holding a social work license.
Each state’s social work board sets its own licensure requirements, so it’s important to understand the regulations in the state where you plan to practice. The first universal step in the licensure process is earning a degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Boise State’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work has been continuously accredited by CSWE since 1974.
In Idaho, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses oversees social work licensure. To become licensed, you must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program, pass the appropriate national licensing exam and follow Idaho’s administrative code for licensure.
Because licensure requirements vary by state, Boise State cannot guarantee that our online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work will meet all requirements in the state where you plan to practice. It is your responsibility to review your state’s specific guidelines through its social work board. You can find more information on licensure requirements through Boise State’s professional licensure disclosures website.