Certified Master Social Worker CE Requirements in Nebraska

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) / Certified Social Worker (CSW); clinical practice = CMSW held with LMHP/LIMHP (there is no standalone Nebraska LCSW) license in Nebraska — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

32CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Nebraska Certified Master Social Worker requirements

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Certified Master Social Worker

Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) / Certified Social Worker (CSW); clinical practice = CMSW held with LMHP/LIMHP (there is no standalone Nebraska LCSW)

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h

Home study: No cap. 172 NAC 94-008 allows home study/video/electronic programs with hours determined by the provider; no live/in-person minimum.

Board notes: Regulated by DHHS Board of Mental Health Practice under 172 NAC 94, which covers social workers, MHPs, MFTs and professional counselors under one CE rule. Biennial renewal expiring Sep 1 of even-numbered years; 32 hrs must be earned in the 24 months before renewal; 4 hrs must be ethics. Nebraska does not pre-approve CE providers/courses. Nebraska issues no standalone LCSW; the clinical title is achieved by holding a CMSW plus LMHP (LCSW) or LIMHP (LICSW). No separate clinical CE add-on for CMSW; the 6-hr major-mental-disorders topic applies only to LIMHP holders.

dhhs.ne.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗regulations.justia.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Certified Master Social Worker need in Nebraska?

A Certified Master Social Worker must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Nebraska. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Certified Master Social Worker in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska requires the following CE topics for Certified Master Social Worker: Ethics (4 h).

Can Certified Master Social Worker CE be completed online in Nebraska?

Generally yes — Nebraska does not require live or interactive hours for Certified Master Social Worker, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap. 172 NAC 94-008 allows home study/video/electronic programs with hours determined by the provider; no live/in-person minimum..

What else should Certified Master Social Worker renewals know in Nebraska?

Regulated by DHHS Board of Mental Health Practice under 172 NAC 94, which covers social workers, MHPs, MFTs and professional counselors under one CE rule. Biennial renewal expiring Sep 1 of even-numbered years; 32 hrs must be earned in the 24 months before renewal; 4 hrs must be ethics. Nebraska does not pre-approve CE providers/courses. Nebraska issues no standalone LCSW; the clinical title is achieved by holding a CMSW plus LMHP (LCSW) or LIMHP (LICSW). No separate clinical CE add-on for CMSW; the 6-hr major-mental-disorders topic applies only to LIMHP holders.

Other Nebraska licenses

LIMHP in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Nebraska24 CE hours every 2 years Certified Marriage and Family Therapist in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years

Certified Master Social Worker 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.