Varsity Tutors offers LSW courses for individuals who want to prepare for their social work license as an LSW. The Licensed Social Worker has achieved licensure requirements so they can help clients who have mental health issues. If you think that taking an LSW class can help you better prepare for getting licensed as a social worker, contact Varsity Tutors today.
The first step to becoming an LSW is to earn your degree from a CSWE-accredited program. You'll need to apply for a license and take the national ASWB exam. Working with a qualified tutor in LSW classes can help you build your study skills. You can work in a private one-on-one environment that is distraction-free to hone your focus. With our LSW course, you'll benefit from personalized attention from your private tutor. There is no syllabus to follow. The tutor creates a customized tutoring program so your LSW prep classes are optimized to your needs.
During the initial LSW class, the tutor can assess your skill set in the material covered on the licensing exam. The tutor can ascertain areas that you need more assistance with so the LSW prep course can be tailored to meet your specific learning needs. If you are concerned with taking the exam itself, the tutor can provide practice tests during the LSW prep class. Taking practice tests can help you get more familiar with the format of the exam and possible content that may be tested.
There are a variety of steps involved in becoming an LSW, ranging from earning your degree to completing the required work hours under supervision. The steps are listed below.
Steps to becoming an LSW
- Earn your degree from CSWE accredited program.
- Apply for Licensure.
- Take the national ASWB exam.
- Obtain employment as a LBSW or LMSW social worker.
- If working under a LCSW and meeting all requirements, become a LCSW after completing required hours of supervision and practice
Another benefit of personalized tutoring in LSW prep courses is that you'll have time to ask your tutor any questions and receive timely answers. Your time won't be wasted by reviewing material you are already familiar with and you won't have to compete with other students for attention from the instructor. If you are a visual learner, the tutor can create customized sessions with graphical representations. If you are an auditory learner, you may benefit more from a Q&A discussion format.
We know you may have a busy schedule and we can try to match you with an instructor who can adapt to scheduling sessions as needed. If you need to complete online tutoring, we have a Live Learning Platform available. You get the same personalized face-to-face tutoring online as you would in person. A stable internet connection is necessary when you complete an LSW class online on our platform.
Individuals with LSW licensing have the opportunity to work with a variety of people like those that have addiction. The following bullet list shows some subsets of the population that LSWs may decide to work with.
Subsets of the population LSWs may choose to work with
- Children
- Adolescents
- Couples
- Groups
- Adults with specific mental health issues
- People with addiction
If you would like to find out more about the benefits of an LSW course, Educational Directors are available to answer any questions you have. You can build your study and test-taking skills and get better prepared for the exam. Contact Varsity Tutors today to begin improving your study skills.
Sylvia: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
Education & Certification
- University of New England - Master of Arts, Social Work
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Executive Functioning
- Anthropology
- +12 subjects
Eliza: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...in French & Francophone Studies from Vassar College, I have over 2 years of tutoring experience. I focus on two areas: supporting social work students of all levels prepare for the ASWB licensing exams, and English, reading, and writing support for middle school, high school, and college students. My approach is structured and supportive, aiming...
Education & Certification
- University of Saint Thomas (MN) - Master of Social Work, Social Work
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Reading
- High School English
- +10 subjects
Nichole: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...services professional in the acute hospital, community, insurance, and outpatient dialysis settings. My undergraduate education is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). I graduated with two degrees including an honors in psychology. I graduated from Florida State University with a master's degree in clinical social work. Finally, I earned a Masters...
Education & Certification
- The University of West Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Florida State University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Professional Certifications
Hilary: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...beauty, wisdom, and compassion of social work values to social work students. I do clinical and macro work and have worked in many different types of settings with many different populations. I will work with you in a respectful way that you find comfortable and help you develop your inner social worker! (Corny, but true!)
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor, Earth Sciences
- Naropa University - Master's/Graduate, Spirituality, Creativity andJustice
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master of Science, Medical Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- UK A Level
- Professional Certifications
- +4 subjects
Obinna: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...I am skilled in counseling, substance abuse treatment, group facilitation, clinical case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, military social work, assessments, and clinical documentation. I am a graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington where I received my Master's Degree in Social Work with a direct specialization in mental health and substance abuse. I received...
Education & Certification
- University of Westminster - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Executive Functioning
- Italian
- +7 subjects
Kimberly: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...Bachelor of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago with a specialization in Clinical Work with Children and Families and sub-specialization in Migration Studies. In my practice, I've largely served Latinx and immigrant communities, combining trauma-informed case management and person-centered approach. In my last two positions, I have served unaccompanied immigrant children involved in the U.S....
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Professional Certifications
Elnora: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...a result of COVID-19, online learning became one of these adjustments. My family has six grade school children that were in school at the time of the pandemic or were about to start school (two of the children were autistic and one has a learning disability). Struggling through this transition is when I really began...
Education & Certification
- Southern University at New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Southern University at New Orleans - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Work
- Social Sciences
- +3 subjects
Tonya: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...years of Social Work experience in various settings. I have experience working with the geriatric population, homeless Veterans, mental health, and chronically ill Veterans. I have also worked as an adjunct professor in Social Work and in private practice. My private practice experiences include working with clients coping with complicated grief, anxiety, depression, and other...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Master's/Graduate, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Sciences
- Professional Certifications
- +1 subjects
Chaniece: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
My goal is to find out how the student best learns in order to tutor them in the most effective way while making the subject fun and applicable to life to foster a deeper sense of understanding.
Education & Certification
- Texas Woman's University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- The Texas A&M University System Office - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Electromagnetism
- Programming Languages
- +69 subjects
Destiny: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...have been tutoring and teaching music since January 2007, and I have enjoyed it since day one! Currently I am: 1. A product manager 2. A published author 3. A personal fitness and nutrition trainer 4. A seasoned tutor since 2007 5. An entrepreneur and business woman since age 9 6. Music teacher (Piano & Guitar)...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, 1. Public Administration, Policy, & Management 2. Psychology 3. Gender & Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- NAPLEX
- +578 subjects
Katrina: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...Bobcat, and a Longhorn! As a first-generation college student who attended college as a single parent, I understand many students' challenges in pursuing higher education. I value creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. I am committed to helping students overcome barriers, particularly those from marginalized communities or...
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
- The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Learning Differences
- Graduate Test Prep
- +16 subjects
Cassie: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...prepare for their social work licensing exams (BSW &MSW). Having faced and overcome the challenges of passing the exam after multiple attempts, I deeply understand the struggles and self-doubt that students may encounter. My goal is to empower them with effective strategies, a growth mindset, and the confidence to approach the exam with determination. I...
Education & Certification
- Jackson State University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Professional Certifications
Raven: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...the University of Phoenix with a Master of Science in Psychology. I am currently a counseling student at Lamar University, where I will complete a second Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2025. I have worked extensively within the social services field, spending 11 years in state government in family and...
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- University of Phoenix-Austin Campus - Master of Arts, Psychology
- Lamar University - Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- CPCE - Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
- NCE - National Counselor Exam
- Psychology
- +4 subjects
Karinellie: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...years of experience serving vulnerable families and children from multicultural backgrounds. Karinellie holds a solid academic background in social work and family services. As a mental health therapist, Karinellie served children, families, and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, complex trauma, and suicidal ideation. During that time, she utilized a strength-based approach and a variety of...
Education & Certification
- University of Puerto Rico - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
- University of Barcelona - Master of Science, Social Work
- University of Southern California - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Sciences
- Professional Certifications
- +1 subjects
Deborah: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...online courses before they became the new norm of teaching. In the past, I tutored at Hunginton Tutoring Center and was a supervisor at that location, in Florida; I now reside in Pittsburgh and still continue to teach online for University students. Teaching is a passion and I love to share knowledge and watch students...
Education & Certification
- Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- PRAXIS
- Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- +166 subjects
Hannah: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...of what they are learning so that the information can be carried throughout a person's life. I have worked with students as an Intern Supervisor and an instructor at a college. I earned a master's in social work at the University of Alabama. I am open to tutoring in any ethics or social work related...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Master of Science, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Social Sciences
- Ethics
- Social Work
- +1 subjects
Christina: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...have 2 Master's degrees: Masters of Science in Social Work and Masters of Science in Couples & Family Therapy. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology. I took a non-traditional route to getting my secondary education as I was married, had children and worked while also attending classes and excelling in pursuit of personal growth. I...
Education & Certification
- Ottawa University-Jeffersonville - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Louisville - Master of Science, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Insurance License
- Psychologies
- Social Sciences
- +11 subjects
Maria: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...in Social Work. I have worked in the field for 20 years, holding various positions in my agency. Although I can tutor in many subjects, my strengths are greatest in statistics, Psychology and other Social Sciences. I enjoy these subjects and love to see the person I am helping love the field as much as...
Education & Certification
- Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Walden University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- CLEP Introductory Psychology
- Calculus
- +34 subjects
Ashley: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...current with best practices and innovative teaching methods, which I will bring to our tutoring sessions. I am eager to contribute my skills, knowledge, and dedication to the success of my students. Together, we will embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and achievement. I look forward to the opportunity to support and guide you...
Education & Certification
- Capella University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Microsoft Word
- Other
- +34 subjects
Nancy: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...psychology from Walden University and an MSW (masters in social work) from Indiana University. I have been teaching graduate students for several years and am passionate about supporting students in their process. I enjoy tutoring human and social sciences, and if I had to pick a favorite topic I would say it is psychology because...
Education & Certification
- Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Walden University - Master of Arts, Psychology
- Indiana University-East - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- English
- Psychologies
- +36 subjects