Child & Family – Michigan

LU’s BSSW program offers all the courses and internships necessary to meet education requirements for licensure in Michigan* for any of the following credentials. Students are encouraged to meet with their gate advisor by contacting bssw@liberty.edu for course selection and sequencing information to ensure they will meet the requirements for their specific license of choice.

*Please note that state licensure regulations and requirements are subject to change. Students are encouraged to consult their state licensing board (Michigan) regularly for updated information.

Limited Bachelor Social Worker (L-LBSW)

• Exam Requirement: No exam required.
• Post-Degree Supervised Experience Requirement: No post-degree supervised experience required before licensure.
• Additional requirements may apply.

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

• Exam Requirement: The candidate must pass an ASWB exam for the appropriate licensure level.
• Post-Degree Supervised Experience Requirement: In a period of no less than two (2) years, the candidate must have completed at least 4,000 hours of post-degree experience in social work under the supervision of a licensed master’s social worker (LMSW). This must be concurrent with a minimum rate of four (4) hours of direct supervision per month, of which at least two (2) hours per month must be individual.
• Additional Requirements
  • Must hold a current, active L-LBSW license.