Social Worker is a Protected Title in Delaware!  

Did you know? “Social Worker” is a protected professional title in Delaware.

Licensure requirements help protect the public, uphold professional standards, and preserve the integrity of the social work profession.

According to the Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners:

“An individual who is newly employed or employed in a new position by a state agency or private or nonprofit agency on or after June 11, 2024, must be licensed under this chapter if the individual provides services as a social worker.”

For additional information about Delaware’s social work licensure requirements, please review Title 24, Section 3903(c)(3) of the Delaware Code or visit the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) website.

Know the requirements. Protect the profession.

Delaware School Social Work Certification

Certification is required for specialists working in Delaware’s public school system. School Social Workers must meet the certification requirements established by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE).

Requirements include:

• Official transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university.

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a regionally accredited college or university.

• A current and valid out-of-state license, if applicable.

• A current LMSW or LCSW license issued by the Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners and in good standing.

• Two years of full-time social work experience. Post-MSW supervised clinical experience completed toward LCSW licensure may count toward this requirement.

School Social Workers should consult the Delaware Department of Education for the most current certification requirements and application information.