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LSW to LCSW in Pennsylvania

Verified reviewed and approved on 2026-10-09

Every rule for this pathway has been checked against the board’s published text by a named reviewer, and each one cites its source.

What Pennsylvania requires

Published requirements for the LSW to LCSW pathway in Pennsylvania
Requirement Amount Source
Total supervised practice "at least 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience" after the master's degree. 3,000 hours 49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(a) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Direct client contact At least one-half of the experience in assessment, psychotherapy, other psychosocial-therapeutic interventions, consultation, family or group therapy. At least 1 hour for every 2 of total supervised practice 49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Total supervision received "a minimum of 2 hours for every 40 hours of supervised clinical experience. At least 1 of the 2 hours shall be with the supervisee individually and in person, and 1 of the 2 hours may be ... in a group setting and in person." No total is stated. At least 2 hours for every 40 of total supervised practice 49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b)(5) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Individual supervision "a minimum of 2 hours for every 40 hours of supervised clinical experience. At least 1 of the 2 hours shall be with the supervisee individually and in person, and 1 of the 2 hours may be ... in a group setting and in person." No total is stated. At least 1 hour for every 2 of total supervision received 49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b)(5) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Time allowed Completed in no less than 2 years and no more than 6 years, "except that at least 500 hours and no more than 1,800 hours may be credited in any 12-month period". At least 24 months 49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Time allowed Completed in no less than 2 years and no more than 6 years, "except that at least 500 hours and no more than 1,800 hours may be credited in any 12-month period". At most 72 months 49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise A licensed clinical social worker with "5 years of experience within the last 10 years as a clinical social worker", or a licensed master's-level professional in a related field with the same experience. 5 years licensed 49 Pa. Code § 47.1a As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08

Also in the rule

Pennsylvania’s rule says these too. TripleRoute does not count them for you, so keep your own record of each.

  • Supervisor share

    At least one-half of the required hours supervised by a supervisor meeting § 47.1a(1) and (3) — an LCSW.

    49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b)

  • Window

    Completed in no less than 2 years and no more than 6 years, "except that at least 500 hours and no more than 1,800 hours may be credited in any 12-month period".

    49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b)

  • Supervisor load

    A supervisor supervises no more than six supervisees at the same time, unless an exception is granted.

    49 Pa. Code § 47.12c(b)(6)

About this reading

Rule set version
1
In effect from
2026-10-08
Published here
2026-10-09
Last checked by a person
2026-10-09
Next check due
2027-01-07
Who decides
Pennsylvania’s licensing board. Each source above names the rule a figure comes from; its link opens TripleRoute’s approved research report, where that rule is set out. Confirm with the board before relying on anything here.

Supervisors who can qualify you

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This page is TripleRoute’s reading of publicly published rules and is not legal advice. Requirements change, and boards are the only authority on their own rules. Always confirm with Pennsylvania’s licensing board before relying on anything here. How our coverage works