Continuing Education

LCSW CE Requirements in Indiana

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license in Indiana — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

40CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

2 hethics required

Full Indiana LCSW requirements

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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics and professional conduct (including boundary issues) — 2 h839 IAC 1-6-3(c): a minimum of 1 of the 10 required Category I CEUs each licensure year must focus on ethics/professional conduct, from a Category I provider = 2 CEUs across the 2-year cycle, all Category I.

Home study: At least 20 of the 40 CEUs must be Category I (formal programming); no more than 20 may be Category II (self-directed). Under 839 IAC 1-6-1, accredited home-study programs (computer/audio/video) qualify as Category I, so there is no separate live/in-person mandate.

Board notes: Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (IC 25-23.6). 839 IAC 1-6-3 governs LBSW/LSW/LCSW uniformly with MFTs, mental health counselors and addiction counselors: at least 20 CEUs each licensure year (10 Category I + up to 10 Category II) - hours cannot be back-loaded. Renewal period is 2 years beginning April 1 of even-numbered years (licensure year runs April 1-March 31); CEUs may not carry over between periods and records must be kept 4 years. No supervision-hours CE is mandated by the renewal rule (supervisor status is a separate qualification, not a renewal CE topic). Rule last readopted June 24, 2024.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Indiana?

An LCSW must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Indiana. That total includes 2 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics and professional conduct (including boundary issues) (2 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Indiana?

Generally yes — Indiana does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 20 of the 40 CEUs must be Category I (formal programming); no more than 20 may be Category II (self-directed). Under 839 IAC 1-6-1, accredited home-study programs (computer/audio/video) qualify as Category I, so there is no separate live/in-person mandate..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Indiana?

Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (IC 25-23.6). 839 IAC 1-6-3 governs LBSW/LSW/LCSW uniformly with MFTs, mental health counselors and addiction counselors: at least 20 CEUs each licensure year (10 Category I + up to 10 Category II) - hours cannot be back-loaded. Renewal period is 2 years beginning April 1 of even-numbered years (licensure year runs April 1-March 31); CEUs may not carry over between periods and records must be kept 4 years. No supervision-hours CE is mandated by the renewal rule (supervisor status is a separate qualification, not a renewal CE topic). Rule last readopted June 24, 2024.

Other Indiana licenses

LMHC in Indiana40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Indiana40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Indiana40 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Indiana32 CE hours every 2 years

LCSW CE requirements in other states

Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.