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Requirements by state / Massachusetts

Massachusetts social work continuing education requirements

What the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.

Verified Read on October 8, 2026

Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the sources named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.

LSWA

Licensed Social Work Associate

RequirementAmount
Total hours each cycle 10 hours
Anti-racism, with a focus on oppression Within the total. 2 hours
Anti-discrimination Within the total. 1 hour
Domestic and sexual violence training At least one training, as a condition of licensure and renewal. Once
Renewal cycle Every 2 years
Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. The date on your license
  • A license is renewed every two years on your birthday; the date is on your license card.
  • At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.

LSW

Licensed Social Worker

RequirementAmount
Total hours each cycle 15 hours
Anti-racism, with a focus on oppression Within the total. 2 hours
Anti-discrimination Within the total. 1 hour
Domestic and sexual violence training At least one training, as a condition of licensure and renewal. Once
Renewal cycle Every 2 years
Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. The date on your license
  • A license is renewed every two years on your birthday; the date is on your license card.
  • At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.

LCSW

Licensed Certified Social Worker

RequirementAmount
Total hours each cycle 20 hours
Anti-racism, with a focus on oppression Within the total. 2 hours
Anti-discrimination Within the total. 1 hour
Domestic and sexual violence training At least one training, as a condition of licensure and renewal. Once
Renewal cycle Every 2 years
Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. The date on your license
  • A license is renewed every two years on your birthday; the date is on your license card.
  • At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.

LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

RequirementAmount
Total hours each cycle 30 hours
Anti-racism, with a focus on oppression Within the total. 2 hours
Anti-discrimination Within the total. 1 hour
Domestic and sexual violence training At least one training, as a condition of licensure and renewal. Once
Renewal cycle Every 2 years
Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. The date on your license
  • A license is renewed every two years on your birthday; the date is on your license card.
  • At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.

See how the tracker works Open the board’s website

Who decides
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
Profession
Social work
Licenses on this page
LSWA, LSW, LCSW, LICSW
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October 8, 2026

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