Social Workers · Minnesota · Continuing education
Minnesota Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LICSW/LGSW/LISW/LSW: 40 clock hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 4 h cultural competency, 6 h clinical supervision; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Minnesota LICSW/LGSW/LISW/LSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE providers; providers/programs approved by ASWB (ACE) or a similar designated body; NASW-approved programs; academic coursework (1 semester credit = 15 h). Providers need not be preapproved if the activity meets statutory criteria
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawSocial work ethics | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCultural responsiveness | 4 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLicensees providing licensing supervision | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. LICSW: 12 hours in clinical content areas (no topic code). Max half via independent learning. Prorated if the renewal term is not 24 months. Keep documentation 1 year after license expiration.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. Stat. §148E.130 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Minnesota?
Use the license lookup of the Minnesota Board of Social Work (mn.gov/boards/social-work); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do social workers need in Minnesota?
40 clock hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Minnesota?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 4 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 6 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Minnesota?
Board-approved CE providers; providers/programs approved by ASWB (ACE) or a similar designated body; NASW-approved programs; academic coursework (1 semester credit = 15 h). Providers need not be preapproved if the activity meets statutory criteria.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Minnesota?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).