Massachusetts social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

We've listed some of the most common questions and answers for Massachusetts social worker continuing education.

How many CE hours does Massachusetts require for social workers?

LSWA: 10 hours every 2 years.
LSW: 15 hours every 2 years.
LCSW: 20 hours every 2 years.
LICSW: 30 hours every 2 years.

Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

Yes. Continued is an ASWB ACE provider and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.

Other Information

LICSW/LCSW/LSA/LSWA:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
2 hours in anti-racism with a focus on oppression each renewal cycle. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
1 hour in anti-discrimination each renewal cycle. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
All licensees are required to complete at least one domestic violence and sexual violence training as a condition for licensure, renewal, revival, or reinstatement of licensure. This is a 2-hour course. A course that meets the domestic violence and sexual violence requirement is available through the Massachusetts Board.

Refer to your regulatory agency for the most current information about your continuing education requirements.

Approval Organizations

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Provider

Continued, provider #1742, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 03/27/2024 – 03/27/2027.