ASWB-Masters Exam Information and Outline
ASWB Masters
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
ASWB-Masters Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
ASWB.
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- Exam Format
- Computer-based, vignette-style multiple-choice examination (scored items plus unscored pretest items)
- Practice following a master of social work degree (non-clinical)
- Values and Ethics (approx. 35%)
- NASW Code of Ethics and professional values
- Confidentiality, privileged communication and informed consent
- Professional boundaries and dual relationships
- Ethical decision-making and legal/regulatory obligations (mandated reporting, duty to warn)
- Cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion
- Supervision, consultation and self-care
- Assessment and Planning (approx. 32–33%)
- Human development across the lifespan; human behavior in the social environment
- Biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment and data gathering
- Risk assessment: suicide, violence, abuse and neglect
- Use of assessment instruments
- Goal setting and intervention/treatment planning
- Intervention and Practice (approx. 32–33%)
- Engagement and the helping relationship
- Intervention models: crisis intervention, CBT, solution-focused, strengths-based
- Case management, advocacy and referral
- Practice with individuals, families, groups and communities
- Evaluation of practice, documentation and termination