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LICSW CE Requirements in Minnesota

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) license in Minnesota — 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 Minnesota LICSW requirements
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LICSW

LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Social work ethics — 2 h
  • Cultural responsiveness — 4 h
  • Clinical content (LICSW only) — 12 hLICSW must complete 12 clock hours in one or more clinical content areas; Minn. Stat. 148E.130 subd. 1(a)(2)
  • Supervision (licensing supervisors only) — 6 hLicensees who provide licensing supervision must complete 6 CE hours in supervision content each renewal (30-hour supervision training required before first providing supervision)

Home study: Up to half (50%) of the 40 hours, i.e. 20 hours, may be completed through CE independent learning; Minn. Stat. 148E.130 subd. 1(a)(4).

Board notes: Biennial (2-year) renewal. All social work licensees must complete 40 hrs including 2 hrs ethics and 4 hrs cultural responsiveness. LICSW must additionally include 12 clinical-content hours. No more than half (20 hrs) may be independent learning. Licensing supervisors need 6 supervision-content hours at renewal. Hours are prorated for renewal terms shorter/longer than 24 months. No live/interactive minimum and no tele-mental-health hour mandate.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LICSW need in Minnesota?

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

Are there required CE topics for LICSW in Minnesota?

Yes. Minnesota requires the following CE topics for LICSW: Social work ethics (2 h); Cultural responsiveness (4 h); Clinical content (LICSW only) (12 h); Supervision (licensing supervisors only) (6 h).

Can LICSW CE be completed online in Minnesota?

Generally yes — Minnesota does not require live or interactive hours for LICSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Up to half (50%) of the 40 hours, i.e. 20 hours, may be completed through CE independent learning; Minn. Stat. 148E.130 subd. 1(a)(4)..

What else should LICSW renewals know in Minnesota?

Biennial (2-year) renewal. All social work licensees must complete 40 hrs including 2 hrs ethics and 4 hrs cultural responsiveness. LICSW must additionally include 12 clinical-content hours. No more than half (20 hrs) may be independent learning. Licensing supervisors need 6 supervision-content hours at renewal. Hours are prorated for renewal terms shorter/longer than 24 months. No live/interactive minimum and no tele-mental-health hour mandate.

Other Minnesota licenses
LPCC in Minnesota40 CE hours every 2 yearsLP in Minnesota40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Minnesota40 CE hours every 2 yearsLBA in Minnesota32 CE hours every 2 years
LICSW CE requirements in other states
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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.