School of Social Work

School Social Work Endorsement

To be endorsed as a school social worker in Idaho you need the following:

  1. An MSW from a CSWE Accreditated University.
  2. Completed a graduate level school social work course.
  3. Completed an advanced MSW practicum in school social work OR be able to demonstrate significant social work practice with children and families.
  4. Be a licensed social worker certified by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses.

To obtain the endorsements send the following:

  1. A transcript showing your MSW course work.
  2. A copy of the syllabus and/or course description of the school social work class you have completed.
  3. A copy of your resume
  4. A filled in copy of the State of Idaho Department of Education Endorsement Form B2.
  5. A self-addressed envelop

To:
Robin W. Allen, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor
Boise State University
School of Social Work
1910 University DR
Boise ID 83725-1940

Failure to send the appropriate materials will delay the review of your application.

What if I need to take a school social work course?

If you need to take a school social work course there are several options:

  1. If you live in the Treasure Valley, BSU typically offers this course in the spring semester.
  2. To enroll in this course if you already have an MSW you need to:
    • Enroll at BSU as a non-degree seeking graduate student prior to the start of the spring semester
    • Add the class
    • The class is typically offered late afternoon on Mondays and a 2 credit course
  3. If you live in Twin Falls, Lewiston or Coeur d’Alene there is a chance the course will be offered in the spring semester at BSU’s MSW Programs that are located in each of those cities
  4. If you are not able to travel to one of these sites to take this course, I will offer it as a on-line option. Contact me directly at:  rallen@boisestate.edu