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Evaluation

Interactive Workshop

Cultural Competence

Session: Examining disparity in social work licensure pass rates: Preliminary results

Examining Disparity in Social Work Licensure Pass Rates: Preliminary Results

Friday, October 25, 2024

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM CT

Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2503B

Earn 1 CE Hour

Main Presenter(s)

Erin T. Warfel, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY, United States

Contributor(s)

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Whitney Harper, PhD

Associate Professor
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

April L. Murphy, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
Columbia College
Columbia, MO, United States
Saundra H. Starks, EdD; LCSW

Professor Emeritus
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Disparities in licensure pass rates for people of color and those over age 40 have led to debate regarding the best solution. The results of a study focused on factors impacting disparity in licensure pass rates will be discussed. The impact of this disparity and possible solutions will be explored.

Learning Objectives:

assess their knowledge of factors that impact disparity in social work license pass rates.
learn about the impact of disparity on the social work profession.
explore strategies and solutions to address disparity in social work licensure.