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Sociology Social Work: Career & ASWB Exam Resources
Career & Job Resources
Check out GCU's Academic & Career Excellence Centers for resume, interview guidance, job and internship listings and more! You'll also find some general website job search engines related to social work below.
- Academic & Career Resources For Online Students This link opens in a new windowIn addition to the online resources at your fingertips, such as the Student Success Center website, Library, and Technical Support, tutoring and career resources are available for online students.
- Academic & Career Resources for Campus Students This link opens in a new windowGrand Canyon University's (GCU) Academic and Career Excellence Centers provides you with the resources, professional knowledge and support you need to successfully transition from academics into a purposeful career and satisfying employment. Make an appointment with a career advisor for resume reviews, career planning and networking tips.
- National Association of Social Workers Career Center & JobLink This link opens in a new windowSocial workers can use these resources to search national job listings and find professional development resources to help you at every stage of your career. Employers can use the Career Center to find and recruit qualified, credentialed, and licensed social workers from across the country. Job listings are maintained by Commission staff and are not comprehensive. Questions regarding a specific job announcement should be directed to the corresponding contact person identified in the listing.
Books on Careers in Social Work
ASWB Exam Resources
There are many online resources immediately available to help plan, study, and practice for these tests. Check out the online resources below for practice tests, test-taking tips, study review guides, and videos!
- ASWB Exam This link opens in a new windowASWB's official page for the exam.
- The Therapist Development Center: ASWB This link opens in a new windowBasic study guides for the bachelor's and master's exams.
- Social Work Test Prep YouTube channel This link opens in a new windowVideos about preparing for the exam.
Test Preparation Ebooks
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Social Work ASWB Bachelors Exam Guide, Second Edition
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ISBN: 9780826147158Publication Date: 2017-11-16 -
Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide, Second Edition
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ISBN: 9780826147110Publication Date: 2017-10-20
PrepSTEP Online Test Preparation - ASWB
Successfully prepare for the Social Worker Certification (ASWB) by using PrepSTEP, an online suite of resources to help familiarize you with the content and format of the official exam, as well as identify your strengths and weaknesses.
- Take practice tests
- Read prep books
- Take tutorials
- Start and stop practice tests and tutorials and pick up where you left off
View the quick start instructions below, or watch the video tutorials for a detailed walkthrough.
- PrepSTEP Test Prep for the ASWB This link opens in a new windowLearningExpress' PrepSTEP offers practice tests and study guides for a wide range of occupation exams including the ASWB.
You must create a personal account to use PrepSTEP.
- Access PrepSTEP using the link on this page. You will need to log in with your GCU username and password.
- Click "Sign In/Register" at the top.
- Click "Register".
- Fill out the form and register for a free account using an email and password of your choice. Please note that you do not need to include your Student ID# or Course Section #.
- Click Home or choose a center from the Centers menu on the navigation bar to begin using the resources.
To begin a practice test or tutorial:
- Click on the category you need.
- Choose the test or skill you need to work on.
- Choose the resource you need. You can begin a practice test or read a test book.
To continue a test or exam:
- Log in by clicking Sign In/Register.
- If you are already logged in, click on your name and choose "My Center".
- Find the test or tutorial you wish to continue and click on the title.
- You can also delete your progress by clicking the trash can icon next to the title.
