Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide: Study Guide for LMSW Licensing Exam - Book + Online Exam Prep from Dawn Apgar, Customized Study Plan, Practice Test & Lessons, Online Study Community - Softcover

Apgar PhD LSW ACSW, Dawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826185622 ISBN 13: 9780826185624

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2020

Synopsis

Features improved ASWB exam prep strategies, expanded analysis of exam content, and proven test-taking tips!

The third edition of the bestselling acclaimed exam guide for the ASWB Social Work Masters Exam has been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and core knowledge tested on the exam. Recognized for its unique test-taking tips and strategies, Dawn Apgar's complete review of the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) across the core social work content areas helps readers discover gaps in their knowledge so they can identify strengths and target weak areas. Included with every print purchase is a bonus 170-question practice test that mirrors the actual exam in length and structure, plus explains correct answers. KSAs are identified for each question so test-takers can easily locate relevant source material for further study.

This Dawn Apgar guide for the Social Work Licensing Masters Exam is the best test-taking package available, ensuring success by providing invaluable tips on how to parse the questions, overcome test anxiety, avoid common pitfalls, and assess your own learning style - all of which help to foster exam confidence. The new updated third edition not only reflects the 2018 test blueprint, but is significantly revised and reformatted to help test-takers pass the exam on the first try. Revised content includes content on racial/cultural groups, NASW Code of Ethics, including the ethical use of technology, and gender diversity.

New to the Third Edition:

• How to Use This Guide - brand new chapter focused on how the book’s content structure links to the ASWB blueprint and how to use for more efficient study
• Examination Overview - expanded discussion and analysis of exam content
• Exam Preparation Strategies - new content focused on essential strategies for success, how to deal with test anxiety, and how to maximize content retention based on learning styles
• Test Taking Tips - a favorite with test takers, this feature has been updated to be more even more helpful
• New Content - revised content on race, ethnicity, and culture, and macro practice

ExamPrepConnect Features:

• All the high-quality content from the book
• Personalized study plan based on exam date
• Ability to study by topic area to identify strengths and weaknesses
• Full 4-hour timed practice test that simulates the test-taking environment
• Discussion board to connect with the social work exam-prep community
• Games to make studying fun

Key Features:

• Authoritative - developed and written by a renowned social work educator who has helped thousands of test takers pass the exam through her workshops and books
• Blueprints - provides a thorough content review of the ASWB exam core content areas, perfectly weighted to match licensing blueprints
• Self-assessment - begins with a self-assessment to help identify areas of strength and weakness
• Practice Test - includes a 170-question full practice test mirroring the actual exam with detailed explanations of correct answers
• Complete Learning Package - purchase of print edition includes digital access to entire book contents plus fully interactive Q&A to help identify strengths and weaknesses
• Digital access - Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

About this title

About the Author

Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers across the country pass the ASWB examinations associated with all levels of licensure. In recent years, she has consulted in numerous states to assist with establishing licensure test preparation programs.

Dr. Apgar has done research on licensure funded by the American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation and was chairperson of her state's social work licensing board. She is a past President of the New Jersey Chapter of NASW and has been on its National Board of Directors. In 2014, the Chapter presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy, and management experience in the social work field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826185622
• ISBN 13: 9780826185624
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 446