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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: No cap. The current text of 20 CSR 2263-2.082 contains no correspondence/self-study percentage limit - the former 50% (15 of 30 hours) correspondence restriction has been removed, and the Committee states the 15-hour correspondence limit is waived. Any combination of live programs, live webinars, correspondence and other approved self-study methods may be used; there is no live/in-person minimum. Other activity-specific hour limits (e.g. publications, presentations) still apply.

Board notes: Missouri Committee for Social Workers. 30 clock hours per biennial renewal (licenses expire Sep 30). 20 CSR 2263-2.082 mandates 3 ethics hours - presented by a social worker from an accredited school of social work or a professional with knowledge of ethics, 2263-2.082(2)(A) - plus 2 hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment and management, 2263-2.082(2)(B). There is NO diversity/cultural-competency CE requirement in the rule. The rule was amended twice recently (filed May 27, 2025 eff. Nov 30, 2025; filed Jan 22, 2026 eff. July 30, 2026); the correspondence-course 50% cap that appeared in the older version is gone, and the Committee's CE page confirms the 15-hour correspondence limit is waived. Up to 10 excess CE hours may be carried over into the next reporting period (2263-2.082(7)). Licensees newly licensed mid-cycle have a prorated requirement under 2263-2.082(5).

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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: No cap. The current text of 20 CSR 2263-2.082 contains no correspondence/self-study percentage limit - the former 50% (15 of 30 hours) correspondence restriction has been removed, and the Committee states the 15-hour correspondence limit is waived. Any combination of live programs, live webinars, correspondence and other approved self-study methods may be used; there is no live/in-person minimum. Other activity-specific hour limits (e.g. publications, presentations) still apply..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Missouri?

Missouri Committee for Social Workers. 30 clock hours per biennial renewal (licenses expire Sep 30). 20 CSR 2263-2.082 mandates 3 ethics hours - presented by a social worker from an accredited school of social work or a professional with knowledge of ethics, 2263-2.082(2)(A) - plus 2 hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment and management, 2263-2.082(2)(B). There is NO diversity/cultural-competency CE requirement in the rule. The rule was amended twice recently (filed May 27, 2025 eff. Nov 30, 2025; filed Jan 22, 2026 eff. July 30, 2026); the correspondence-course 50% cap that appeared in the older version is gone, and the Committee's CE page confirms the 15-hour correspondence limit is waived. Up to 10 excess CE hours may be carried over into the next reporting period (2263-2.082(7)). Licensees newly licensed mid-cycle have a prorated requirement under 2263-2.082(5).

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 August 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.