Delaware social work continuing education requirements

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.

LBSW

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	20 hours
Ethics Within the total.	6 hours
Mandated reporting Within the total.	1 hour
Self-directed activity A limit, not a target.	At most 10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	January 31 of odd-numbered years

LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	30 hours
Ethics Within the total.	6 hours
Mandated reporting Within the total.	1 hour
Self-directed activity A limit, not a target.	At most 10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	January 31 of odd-numbered years

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	40 hours
Ethics Within the total.	6 hours
Mandated reporting Within the total.	1 hour
Self-directed activity A limit, not a target.	At most 10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	January 31 of odd-numbered years

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