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The ASWB Clinical exam is the test you pass for LCSW licensure. Here’s the
current format and content — plus an important upcoming change.
Current exam format
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 170 (150 scored, 20 field-test) |
| Time | 4 hours |
| Passing | About 90–107 of 150 scored (varies by version) |
Current content areas
| Area | Weight |
|---|---|
| Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning | 30% |
| Psychotherapy, Clinical Interventions, and Case Management | 27% |
| Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment | 24% |
| Professional Values and Ethics | 19% |
Important: an August 2026 format change
ASWB has announced an updated exam taking effect August 2026, expected to have
122 questions and three content areas. If you test on or after that date, prepare
to the new outline; before it, the current 170-question format applies. Always confirm the current
format on the ASWB site for your test date.
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).