This article reviews four levels of social work education and their curri culum in the US and summarizes the brief history, characteristics, principles, and organization of social work education in the US. It covers the roles of government on higher education and investigates issues of governance of social work education through the accreditation process at two different levels, which are governed by regional accreditation bodies and the voluntary professional association, CSWE. The article also includes a review of the structure of social work education in the US and standards for licensing. Lastly, the basic requirements for accreditation of social work programs in the US and the accreditation process of higher education in Korea are also reviewed.