Social Workers · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW: 40 clock hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h mandated reporter training, 2 h cultural competency, 2 h clinical supervision; renewal by April 30.
- LSW40 clock hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h mandated reporter training, 2 h cultural competency; renewal by September 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi LCSW/LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 30
- Accepted credit
- Automatically approved: NASW (national or chapter), AAMFT, CSWE-accredited schools of social work, ASWB or affiliated state boards, IASW, IFSSW; board Designated Providers; other offerings must be pre-approved by the SW CE Committee; academic courses (1 graduate semester hour = 5 h)
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Unused hours completed within 3 years before the current expiration date may carry over, except ethics and cultural diversity hours.
- New licensees
- LMSWs with no previous license submit no CE at first renewal; LMSWs upgrading from LSW and LCSWs (upgrading from LMSW) do submit.
- Audits & records
- At renewal, licensee submits a list of hours with an attestation statement.
- Renew online
- www.swmft.webapps.ms.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawApproved professional ethics | 4 | every renewal |
| Mandated reporter trainingMandated reporting for all client populations (since 7/1/2020) | 1 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCultural diversity / multicultural issues / cultural competency awareness | 2 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved LCSW supervisors (not at first renewal after approval) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal in April; odd-numbered licenses renew in odd years, even-numbered in even years. At least 20 h in person (live interactive webinars count); max 20 h remote.
Source: www.sos.ms.gov · Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 1902, Rules 4.1-4.2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Mississippi LSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30
- Accepted credit
- Automatically approved: NASW (national or chapter), AAMFT, CSWE-accredited schools of social work, ASWB or affiliated state boards, IASW, IFSSW; board Designated Providers; other offerings must be pre-approved by the SW CE Committee; academic courses (1 graduate semester hour = 5 h)
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Unused hours completed within 3 years before the current expiration date may carry over, except ethics and cultural diversity hours.
- New licensees
- LSWs submit no CE at the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- At renewal, licensee submits a list of hours with an attestation statement.
- Renew online
- www.swmft.webapps.ms.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawApproved professional ethics | 4 | every renewal |
| Mandated reporter trainingMandated reporting for all client populations (since 7/1/2020) | 1 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCultural diversity / multicultural issues / cultural competency awareness | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal in September; odd-numbered licenses renew in odd years, even-numbered in even years. At least 20 h in person; max 20 h remote.
Source: www.sos.ms.gov · Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 1902, Rules 4.1-4.2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Mississippi?
Use the license lookup of the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists (swmft.ms.gov); 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 Mississippi?
LCSW/LMSW: 40 clock hours every 2 years. LSW: 40 clock hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Mississippi?
LCSW/LMSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal); Mandated reporter training — 1 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 2 h (every renewal). LSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal); Mandated reporter training — 1 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Mississippi?
LCSW/LMSW: Automatically approved: NASW (national or chapter), AAMFT, CSWE-accredited schools of social work, ASWB or affiliated state boards, IASW, IFSSW; board Designated Providers; other offerings must be pre-approved by the SW CE Committee; academic courses (1 graduate semester hour = 5 h). LSW: Automatically approved: NASW (national or chapter), AAMFT, CSWE-accredited schools of social work, ASWB or affiliated state boards, IASW, IFSSW; board Designated Providers; other offerings must be pre-approved by the SW CE Committee; academic courses (1 graduate semester hour = 5 h).
How do social workers report CE in Mississippi?
LCSW/LMSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Mississippi?
LCSW/LMSW: Licenses renew by April 30 (2 years cycle). LSW: Licenses renew by September 30 (2 years cycle).