The California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners records consists of memorandums, correspondence, minutes, and reports, 1946-1987 (bulk 1975-1980) that describe the primary activities of this body--licensing, examinations for certification, and professional standards and ethics for registered social workers and licensed clinical social workers. Included are correspondence and memorandums regarding the structure of oral and written exams for social work licensure with especial reference to the state of the oral examination; information on California laws and legislation relating to registered social workers and licensed clinical social workers, California codes for licensed clinical social workers, and recommendations for changes in licensing laws; memorandums and documents regarding professional ethics and conduct, including information about conflict of interest; policy manuals for the Board; information on general licensing requirements; copies of licensing examinations; information on hypnosis as clinical practice; and information on educational accreditation.