Preparing for the social work licensing exam means more than just practicing questions—it means understanding what’s on the test. One of the best tools for that? The ASWB exam content outline.
This official guide lists the core topics the test covers—everything from ethics and assessment to human development, supervision, and cultural competence. The outline also spells out how each content is weighted on the exam, by percentage. Take a look!
To help you get comfortable with everything in ASWB content outline, we’re launching a long series of posts, each focused on a different content outline item. Eventually, we'll cover every single one (and maybe put them all in a book).
What you’ll find in the series:
A clear, readable summary of the topic
Context on how it each topic may appear on the exam
Regular sample ASWB-style questions, with helpful rationales
Focus on close-call choices to sharpen your test-day instincts
Whether you’re just starting to study or looking to strengthen weak areas, these posts are designed to walk you through the essentials—one exam topic at a time.
This series is created with AI support and reviewed by SWTP founder Will Baum, LCSW, to ensure accuracy and relevance for test-takers.
Ready to dive in? Start with Theories of spiritual development throughout the lifespan—a foundational topic from the Human Development section of the exam.
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