South Carolina § 40-63-260 - Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure; equivalent designations recognized.

§ 40-63-260. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure; equivalent designations recognized.

(A) In order for a social worker currently licensed in another jurisdiction to obtain a license as a social worker in this State, the applicant must:

(1) have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the board;

(2) be at least twenty-one years of age;

(3) be of good moral character;

(4) have received a baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body as approved by the board;

(5) have successfully passed an examination prescribed by the board;

(6) have presented to the board evidence that all social work licenses possessed by the applicant are current and in good standing;

(7) have presented to the board proof that no professional licenses granted to the applicant in any other state have been suspended, revoked, or restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or for the failure to obtain the required continuing education; and

(8) have paid all applicable fees specified by the board.

(B) An applicant for licensure under this section is only eligible for licensure at the equivalent designation recognized in the jurisdiction in which he or she is currently licensed.

HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 189, SECTION 1.