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.
Part unconfirmed 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.
- The renewal date was not read from the board's page; the date on the license is used.
LSWA
Licensed Social Work Associate
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.
LSW
Licensed Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.
LCSW
Licensed Certified Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.
LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- At least 75% of the hours must be in courses approved by an entity the board recognizes.
Track a Massachusetts license, free 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
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
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