Continuing Education

LCSW CE Requirements in Mississippi

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

40CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

20 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Mississippi LCSW requirements

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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Mississippi's clinical credential)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

20 live / interactive hours required

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Cultural diversity — 2 hcultural diversity/multicultural issues/cultural competency
Mandated reporting — 1 h
Supervision — 2 hadditional, only for board-approved supervisors (plus a one-time 16-hr supervision training); total 42 for supervisors

Home study: No more than 20 of the 40 hours may be distance/online/self-directed learning; the remaining 20 must be in-person. Live interactive webinars (Zoom/WebEx) count as in-person.

Board notes: Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & MFTs. A minimum of 20 of the 40 hours each renewal must be in-person learning (live interactive webinars qualify as in-person); the other 20 may be distance learning. Biennial renewal (LMSW/LCSW Apr 30; LSW Sep 30). Unused non-required hours earned in the prior 3 yrs may carry over, but ethics, cultural diversity, and mandated-reporting hours cannot carry over. Accepts ASWB ACE providers and board-designated providers.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Mississippi?

An LCSW must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Mississippi. That total includes 4 hours of ethics. At least 20 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (4 h); Cultural diversity (2 h); Mandated reporting (1 h); Supervision (2 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Mississippi?

Not entirely. Mississippi requires at least 20 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: No more than 20 of the 40 hours may be distance/online/self-directed learning; the remaining 20 must be in-person. Live interactive webinars (Zoom/WebEx) count as in-person..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Mississippi?

Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & MFTs. A minimum of 20 of the 40 hours each renewal must be in-person learning (live interactive webinars qualify as in-person); the other 20 may be distance learning. Biennial renewal (LMSW/LCSW Apr 30; LSW Sep 30). Unused non-required hours earned in the prior 3 yrs may carry over, but ethics, cultural diversity, and mandated-reporting hours cannot carry over. Accepts ASWB ACE providers and board-designated providers.

Other Mississippi licenses

LPC in Mississippi24 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Mississippi20 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Mississippi24 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Mississippi12 CE hours every 1 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.