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42 STATES HAVE APPROVED ON GOOD AUTHORITY FOR HOME STUDY

February 2008


In Social Work, each state licensing board has its own continuing education requirements. No one central approving body exists, either at the federal level or within the various professional organizations. However, the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) has stepped up to the plate. Our ASWB approval comes through ContinuedLearning (CL) # 1128, an approved sponsor of Continuing Education for Social Workers.

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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, 20
03. 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
1-800-835-9636