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LCSW CE Requirements in Missouri

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

30CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Missouri LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 hPresented by a social worker from an accredited school of social work or a professional with knowledge of ethics (20 CSR 2263-2.082(2)(A)).
  • Suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management — 2 hMandated each renewal period (20 CSR 2263-2.082(2)(B)).

Home study: Correspondence courses may not exceed 50% of the required hours (max 15 of 30) per 20 CSR 2263-2.082(5). Live interactive webinars, workshops, and self-study programs are all accepted; no live/in-person minimum.

Board notes: Missouri Committee for Social Workers. 30 clock hours per biennial renewal (licenses expire Sep 30). CSR mandates 3 ethics + 2 suicide hours ONLY - there is NO diversity/cultural-competency CE requirement (baseline's 3-hr diversity topic was not found in the rule and was removed). Correspondence is firmly capped at 50%; no evidence of an ongoing waiver.

sos.mo.gov ↗pr.mo.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Missouri?

An LCSW must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Missouri. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Missouri?

Yes. Missouri requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (3 h); Suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management (2 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Missouri?

Generally yes — Missouri does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Correspondence courses may not exceed 50% of the required hours (max 15 of 30) per 20 CSR 2263-2.082(5). Live interactive webinars, workshops, and self-study programs are all accepted; no live/in-person minimum..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Missouri?

Missouri Committee for Social Workers. 30 clock hours per biennial renewal (licenses expire Sep 30). CSR mandates 3 ethics + 2 suicide hours ONLY - there is NO diversity/cultural-competency CE requirement (baseline's 3-hr diversity topic was not found in the rule and was removed). Correspondence is firmly capped at 50%; no evidence of an ongoing waiver.

Other Missouri licenses
LPC in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Missouri32 CE hours every 2 years
LCSW 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.