SDCL § 36-26-15: Qualifications for social worker's license.

The board shall issue a license as a social worker to an applicant who:

(1) Has a baccalaureate degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the council on social work education; and

(2) Has passed an examination prepared by the board for this purpose; or

(3) Has been granted licensure or applied and met qualifications under this section prior to July 1, 2015.