Examination: Masters
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Masters Exam is utilized for social licensure in some jurisdictions/states where there is an examination required for an initial (right after obtaining a MSW) social work license.
The table below presents the numbers of examinations administered to candidates who indicated that they attended the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Figures indicate the percentage of first-time examinees who passed the Masters examination during the year(s) 2015-2019.
U-M School of Social Work Pass Rates
| Year | Pass | Fail | Total | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 62 | 5 | 67 | 93% |
| 2018 | 59 | 3 | 62 | 95% |
| 2017 | 57 | 5 | 62 | 92% |
| 2016 | 43 | 5 | 48 | 90% |
| 2015 | 58 | 3 | 61 | 95% |
North American Pass Rates
The table below provides the North American percentages of passing candidates for first-time examinees for the year(s) 2015-2019. These data are provided for comparative purposes only.
| Year | Passing Rate |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 74% |
| 2018 | 76% |
| 2017 | 81% |
| 2016 | 81% |
| 2015 | 81% |
Examination: Clinical
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Exam is utilized for social licensure in all jurisdictions/ 50 states where there is an examination required for a clinical social work license.
The table below presents the numbers of examinations administered to candidates who indicated that they attended the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Figures indicate the percentage of first-time examinees who passed the Clinical examination during the year(s) 2015-2019.
U-M School of Social Work Pass Rates
| Year | Pass | Fail | Total | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 196 | 59 | 255 | 77% |
| 2018 | 198 | 45 | 243 | 81% |
| 2017 | 223 | 37 | 260 | 86% |
| 2016 | 193 | 35 | 228 | 85% |
| 2015 | 218 | 40 | 258 | 84% |
North American Pass Rates
The table below provides the North American percentages of passing candidates for first-time examinees for the year(s) 2015-2019. These data are provided for comparative purposes only.
| Year | Passing Rate |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 74% |
| 2018 | 73% |
| 2017 | 78% |
| 2016 | 78% |
| 2015 | 76% |
Examination: Advanced Generalist
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Advanced Generalist Exam is utilized for social licensure in a few states such as Michigan where there is an examination required for a non clinical/ macro social work license.
The table below presents the numbers of examinations administered to candidates who indicated that they attended the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Figures indicate the percentage of first-time examinees who passed the Advanced Generalist examination during the year(s) 2015-2019.
U-M School of Social Work Pass Rates
| Year | Pass | Fail | Total | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 100% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 70% |
| 2017 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 74% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 69% |
| 2015 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 59% |
North American Pass Rates
The table below provides the North American percentages of passing candidates for first-time examinees for the year(s) 2015-2019. These data are provided for comparative purposes only.
| Year | Passing Rate |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 67% |
| 2018 | 56% |
| 2017 | 59% |
| 2016 | 57% |
| 2015 | 65% |