LSW/LCSW Information
Presentation: Licensure in Illinois
A presentation on social work licensure in Illinois, given by Joel Rubin, Executive Director of NASW-IL, to MSW students of the Jane Addams College of Social Work on April 2, 2020.
Application Information
Steps to Licensure
National Association of Social Work – IL, Licensure Steps
For more information download » Licensure in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Application
Download the application and carefully read the instructions.
Certification of Education (ED) Form Process
Please keep in mind that forms are being processed monthly. Alumni are not able to pick up forms in person because visitors are not allowed in the building due to COVID precautions.
Submit the 2 page Certification of Education (ED) Form, page 17-18 of the application package, by doing the following:
1) Make sure the top portion (applicant section ONLY) and the right side edge on the second page is completely filled in.
2) Mail the form AND a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Mailing Address
ATTN: Hazel Brown
UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work
1040 W. Harrison St. (MC 309)
4th Floor, Suite 4329
Chicago, IL 60607
3) The form will be returned to you using your self-addressed stamp envelope as soon as it is completed and approved by the Associate Dean to be included with your application.
Remainder of the Application
Per application instructions, submit your application and fee payment to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Once the IDFPR processes your application they will send you a letter with information on how to proceed forward.
Additional Information
IDPFR Technical Assistance Unit: (217) 782-8556
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Association of Social Work Boards
JACSW Contact: Hazel Brown, Records Supervisor memi@uic.edu or 312-996-7098.