| STATE |
HOME STUDY CREDITS
ALLOWED PER YEAR
or
CREDITS NEEDED FOR
LICENSING CYCLE |
DEADLINE |
ALABAMA
(205 242-5860) |
30/2
20 of 30 hours allowed for homestudy
OGA is an approved provider for CEs |
Anniversary of issue date |
ALASKA
(907 465-2551) |
45/2
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors.
No limit on home study
3 hours ethics required
6 hours substance abuse
6 hours cross cultural |
6/30
even years |
ARIZONA
(602 542-1882) |
40/2
No prior approval needed -- social worker to make sure program relates to scope of practice for their specific certification held.
|
Anniversary of issue date |
ARKANSAS
(501 372-5071) |
48/2
20 of 48 by home study
3 Ethics required |
Anniversary |
CALIFORNIA
(916 923-0255) |
12 of 36 hours by home study
Approval # 35; PCE 126
|
January 1st |
| COLORADO |
No CE requirement |
*** |
| CONNECTICUT |
No Home Study |
*** |
DELAWARE
(302 739-4522) |
45/2
Requires 3 Ethics
All programs approved |
January 1
odd years |
District of Columbia
202-442-9200 |
24/2
Cap 6 hours home study
Accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors and other State Board Approvals |
7/31
odd years |
FLORIDA
(850 487-1129) |
30/2
Requires
1/Domestic Violence
2/Medical Error Program
3/HIV/AIDs initial licensure
Approved for CE credits through PsychoEducational Resources (PER)
(BAP # 351) |
1/31
odd years |
GEORGIA
(478 207 1670) |
35/2
5 Ethics
15 Core, 15 Related.
5 max in homestudy
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors, NBCC.
|
Sept. 30th
Even years |
| HAWAII |
*** |
*** |
| IDAHO |
20/1
Requires 4/Ethics every 4 years
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors.
Web based courses are allowed all 20 hours.
|
Birthday |
ILLINOIS
(217 785-0800) |
30/2
#159-000236 |
11/30
odd years |
INDIANA
(317 232-2960) |
40/2
Accepts Illinois Approval.
All of Independent Study/Category 1
Half of required hours by Independent Study/Category 2 |
3/31
even years |
IOWA
(515 281-4422) |
27/2
# 0006 Requires 3/Ethics
New rules:10-5-2005 |
12/31
even years |
| KANSAS |
40/2 (new rules July 2003)
Requires 3 Ethics
Board will accept home study programs that clearly relate to profession and enhance practice skills and knowledge. Also accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors and other State Board Approvals.
MSW and SCSW must have 6 hours related to diagnosis & treatment of mental disorders.
Also accepts ASWB approved programs. |
Every 2 years
Anniversary |
KENTUCKY
(502-564-3296) |
Accepts ASWB approval
15/3 (entry level)
30/3 higher level
Half of required can be
home study
3 hours Ethics required (Ethics can not be done via homestudy)
2 hours HIV/AIDS (every 3rd renewal period)
|
Anniversary every 3 years |
LOUISIANA
(225)756-3470 |
20/1
Accepts other state board's approvals - 8 hours of distance learning - must be approved by board. 10 hours of internet programs accepted as long as it is accepted by any NASW Chapter or university.
Requires 3 Ethics
|
Continuing Ed
6/30
every year |
MAINE
(207 624 8603) |
25/2
Accepts programs offered by
ASWB approved sponsors.
All 25 can be done in
homestudy as long as
there is a test given and
certificate issued. |
Anniversary |
MARYLAND
(410 764-4788) |
Accepts
programs offered by ASWB and NBCC approved sponsors.
4 hours of independent study allowed
Allows 10 CEs in Category 2 via distance learning |
10/31 |
MASSACHUSETTS
(619 727-3073) |
LICSW 30/2
LCSW 20/3
LSW 15/2
LSWA 10
Accepts programs offered by ASWB
See Board website
www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/sw/cmr
|
October 1st
Even years |
| MICHIGAN |
*** |
*** |
MINNESOTA
(612 643-2580) |
30/2
10 of 30 home study allowed
Programs do not need prior approval. Social Worker to make sure programs meet MN Guidelines in handbook |
Birth month
every 2 years |
MISSISSIPPI
(601-981-8359) |
4 units/2 years
(1 unit = 10 hours)
Home study 2 units (20 hours) Accepts Accepts programs offerered by ASWB approved sponsors and other State Board approvals
|
Every 2 years
LSW Sept 30th
MSW April 30th |
MISSOURI
(573)751-0885 |
30/2
Accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors and other State Board Approvals. Accepts home study courses as long as it clearly relates to their profession. |
9/30 |
| MONTANA |
20/1
Approval # 05-SW-0015 |
12/31 yearly |
NEBRASKA
(402) 471-2115 |
32/2
Allows Independent Study
15 Hours Bachelor Level
20 Hours Masters Level |
9/1/08 |
| NEVADA |
*** |
*** |
NEW HAMPSHIRE
(603) 271-6762 |
40/2
Accepts NBCC approved programs.
Requires 6/Ethics
|
Anniversary every 2 years |
| NEW JERSEY |
20/2
All programs except for the "Online Therapy" program and any pre-production programs are approved for Clinical Content C. Pre-production offers need prior approval. Accepts programs offerered by ASWB approved sponsors.
|
8/31/08 |
NEW MEXICO
(505) 476-7056 |
15/1
Accepts programs offerered by ASWB approved sponsors.
All can be in homestudy as long as ASWB approved.
|
7/1 yearly |
NEW YORK
NASW
(518-463-4741)
Ext 17 |
90/3
Voluntary through NASW
Cat. I - 40 hours need approval
Cat. II and Cat. III do not need prior approval
Accepts ASWB approved programs and Oregon NASW |
Anniversary |
NORTH CAROLINA (336) 625-1679 |
40/2
20 homestudy credits allowed. Board accepts ASWB approved sponsors as of February 7, 2003. Requires 2/Ethics
|
6/30 |
NORTH DAKOTA
(701) 222-0255 |
30/2
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors.
No cap on home study |
12-31
Odd years |
| OHIO |
10/2
Approval # RSX120002 |
Anniversary every 2 years |
| OKLAHOMA |
16/1
Requires 3 Ethics
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors |
12/31 yearly |
OREGON
(503) 452-8420 |
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors.
40/2
|
12/31 yearly |
PENNSYLVANIA
(717) 783-1389 |
20/2
All programs have been approved except for pre-production
offers and 1 credit hour programs. PA does not accept 1
CE hour programs.
Approval # SWCE090258 through SWCE090287.
As of 12-26-06
PA accepts programs offereby by ASWB approved sponsors.
ASWB approval # 1128. |
2/28/09 |
RHODE ISLAND
(401) 274-4940 |
30/2
Requires 3/Ethics
|
4/15/09 |
SOUTH CAROLINA
(803) 896-4665 |
20/1
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors |
12/31 yearly |
| SOUTH DAKOTA |
*** |
*** |
| TENNESSEE |
No Home Study |
*** |
TEXAS
(512) 719-3521 |
15/1 (1.5 CEU)
#CS1166
Requires 3/Ethics |
Annually last day of birth month |
| UTAH |
40/2
10 Home study hours allowed
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors. |
January 1st
even years |
| VERMONT |
5/2 |
Jan. 31, 2008 |
VIRGINIA
(804) 662-9914
|
30/2
|
June 30
Odd years |
| WASHINGTON |
36/2
6/Law & Ethics
No limit on home study
No preapproval needed as long as program relates to social work profession. Accepts programs offered by ASWB Approved Sponsors and other State Board Approvals.
|
Birthday every 2 years |
| WASHINGTON D.C. |
Please see District of Columbia |
|
WEST VIRGINIA
(304) 558-8816 |
20/2 under IPA
|
Anniversary |
WISCONSIN
(608) 266-2112 |
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors.
5 hours home study allowed
Must meet the scope of practice. Ethics can not be completed by home study. |
July 1
Odd years |
WYOMING
(307) 777-7788
|
45/2
Accepts programs offered by ASWB approved sponsors.
1 CE is equal to 1 clock hour
|
Birthday every 2 years |
