How do you become a social worker and how much is their salary?

The term, "Social Worker" is in most states a legal term, so, in order to call yourself a Social Worker, you must acquire a license. 1. Find a Social Work program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). 2. You can get a Masters in Social Work in 2 years, after you have acquired any Bachelor degree, or you can get a Bachelors in Social Work, after which you can acquire your Masters in 1 additional year, sometimes 2, depending if the state allows "Advance Standing. 3. After you acquire your Masters, you have to work for 3000 hours under the direct supervision of a LCSW. In some cases, you may be able to be supervised by a Licensed Psychologist. 4. After your supervisor has signed off on your 3000 hours (you can have multiple supervisors), then you apply with your state to take the licensing exam or certification exam. 5. After you pass the exam, then you can call yourself a Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.