Continuing Education

LCSW CE Requirements in Oklahoma

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

16CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
8 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Oklahoma LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
16hours / 1-year renewal cycle
8 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 h3 hours ethics as defined by the Board each renewal year; rule does not restrict ethics to a live format. For dual-license holders, ethics may satisfy either specialty.

Home study: At least 8 of the 16 hours must be Category I (formally organized, face-to-face events such as workshops/courses; live interactive webinars where you can interact with the speaker qualify). The remaining up to 8 hours may be Category II (professional meetings) or Category III (individual/self-study/home study), so Category III self-study is effectively capped at 8 hours.

Board notes: OK State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Annual renewal; all licenses expire Dec 31. 16 hrs/specialty/year incl. 3 ethics; minimum 8 hrs must be Category I. Holders of an additional license must earn 6 additional Category I hours per extra license (22 total for two specialties); ethics can count for either specialty.

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

An LCSW must complete 16 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Oklahoma. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 8 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Oklahoma?

Yes. Oklahoma requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (3 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Oklahoma?

Not entirely. Oklahoma requires at least 8 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least 8 of the 16 hours must be Category I (formally organized, face-to-face events such as workshops/courses; live interactive webinars where you can interact with the speaker qualify). The remaining up to 8 hours may be Category II (professional meetings) or Category III (individual/self-study/home study), so Category III self-study is effectively capped at 8 hours..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Oklahoma?

OK State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Annual renewal; all licenses expire Dec 31. 16 hrs/specialty/year incl. 3 ethics; minimum 8 hrs must be Category I. Holders of an additional license must earn 6 additional Category I hours per extra license (22 total for two specialties); ethics can count for either specialty.

Other Oklahoma licenses
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.