ASWB Masters Social Work Licensing exam topics — the 3 content areas by weight
The ASWB Masters Social Work Licensing exam is built from 3 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Values and Ethics
35%Assessment and Planning
33%Intervention and Practice
32%Ready to test yourself?
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