ASWB Macro MSW Practicum Programs

ASWB is looking for graduate level social work students who want to make an impact across the U.S. and Canada.

The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) invites MSW students to complete a unique, highly competitive, bi-national practicum experience serving the regulatory community. Selected students will have a learning opportunity unparalleled in social work with meaningful projects focused on licensure, the future of the profession, and collaboration with partners from across the social work eco‑system.

For the  academic year we are seeking students from the U.S. and Canada. The Final date to receive applications is March 31, 2026.

• Social Work Regulatory Macro Program
• Social Work Executive Leadership Program (CEO-supervised)

• Up to 900 hours of field education for Masters-level student (dependent on program requirements)
• $10,000 student stipend
• Travel and lodging (U.S./Canada, depending on home social work program location)
• Outcomes‑based projects
• Primarily remote learning and project activities
• Belonging and respect for human differences and determination focus
• Legislative policy involvement in various North American jurisdictions
• Direct supervision and mentoring with the ASWB CEO

• Complete application
• Submit by uploading the following documents:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • (3) references
  • Unofficial MSW transcripts
  • Writing sample entitled, "Regulation's Role in the Future of Social Work as a Profession" (no more than 2 pages, double spaced, 12‑point font)
• Request that your educational institution forward practicum placement materials to jpegelow.
• Interview
• References and background check
• Selection

ASWB is the professional association providing technical support, resources, and services to the 64 state and provincial social work licensing authorities in the U.S. and Canada. Created in 1979, ASWB develops and administers the licensing examinations. Our mission is to promote safe, competent, and ethical social work practices through consistent, evidence‑based regulatory standards.