Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide

• Release Date: June 12, 2026

• ISBN: 9780826167323

Prepare for the 2026 ASWB Masters exam with trusted exam-prep resources created by renowned social work educator and licensing expert Dawn Apgar.

Fully updated for the new 2026 ASWB exam blueprint and Applied Knowledge Statements, these interactive digital courses are designed to help you build knowledge, strengthen test-taking skills, and prepare with confidence for exam day. Whether you choose the comprehensive Exam Guide, the online QBank, the full-length Practice Test, or all three together, you'll gain access to proven study tools and realistic exam preparation through ExamPrepConnect, Springer Publishing's interactive digital learning platform.

Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide, Fifth Edition

A comprehensive digital review course covering every Applied Knowledge Statement on the ASWB Masters exam.

Designed to support deeper understanding and long-term retention, the Exam Guide includes focused content review, 500+ exam-style questions, detailed answer rationales, flashcards, custom quizzes, and two timed full-length practice exams. Proven study strategies from Dr. Dawn Apgar help you stay organized, identify knowledge gaps, and study more effectively.

Key Features

• Fully aligned with the 2026 ASWB exam blueprint and Applied Knowledge Statements
• 300+ exam-style questions with detailed rationales
• Two timed, full-length practice exams
• Both 3- and 4-response question formats to mirror the actual exam
• Personalized study plans, quizzes, and topic-based review
• Flashcards, highlighting, note-taking, and interactive study tools
• Course Coach support for summaries, explanations, and practice help
• Continuous access for as long as you need it, subject to terms of use

Social Work Licensing Masters QBank, Fifth Edition

A comprehensive online practice question bank designed to help you build confidence, strengthen clinical reasoning, and prepare for success on the 2026 ASWB Masters exam.

Practice with more than 500 expertly developed exam-style questions, including a full-length practice exam that simulates the real testing experience. Every question includes detailed answer rationales to reinforce key concepts, explain correct and incorrect responses, and help you learn from every attempt. Whether you're studying by topic or testing your readiness with a timed exam, this flexible online resource helps you focus your preparation and identify areas for improvement.

Key Features

• 500+ exam-style practice questions aligned to the latest ASWB Masters exam blueprint
• One full-length practice exam that simulates the timing and format of the real exam
• Detailed answer rationales that reinforce learning and explain every response
• Study by content area or build custom quizzes to focus on your weakest topics
• Timed and untimed practice modes to match your study goals
• Performance tracking to monitor progress and identify opportunities for improvement
• Fully online access—study anytime, anywhere
• Continuous access for as long as you need it, subject to terms of use

Social Work Licensing Masters Practice Test, Fifth Edition

A realistic, full-length practice exam designed to help you assess readiness and build confidence before test day.

Featuring 122 exam-style questions aligned with the 2026 ASWB exam blueprint, this digital practice test mirrors the structure, pacing, tone, and question formats of the actual Masters exam experience. Detailed rationales for every answer help reinforce learning, uncover weak areas, and guide targeted review.

Key Features

• Full-length 122-question practice exam
• Designed to simulate the real ASWB Masters exam experience
• Updated for the 2026 ASWB exam blueprint
• Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers
• Category-based performance review for targeted study
• Includes both 3- and 4-response question formats
• Continuous access for as long as you need it, subject to terms of use

Get More from Your Prep

The Exam Guide, QBank, and Practice Test are designed to complement one another. Use the Exam Guide to build knowledge and strengthen your understanding of key concepts, use the QBank to reinforce learning through targeted practice, then use the Practice Test to simulate the real exam experience and assess your readiness before test day.

Together, they create a more complete and effective ASWB Masters exam-prep experience.

Included with ExamPrepConnect

Both products are delivered through ExamPrepConnect, Springer Publishing's interactive digital learning platform designed for active, personalized exam preparation.

ExamPrepConnect includes:

• Personalized study plans and progress tracking
• Custom quizzes and topic-based review
• Interactive flashcards and study tools
• Mobile-friendly access across devices
• Performance analytics to help focus your study time
• Continuous access for as long as you need it

Don't leave your licensure preparation to generic study tools or computer-generated content. Prepare with trusted resources developed by one of social work's leading exam-prep experts and relied on by thousands of successful social workers.

The Social Work Licensing Masters Exam is administered by the Association of Social Work Boards. ASWB does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.