Requirements by state / North Carolina
North Carolina social work continuing education requirements
What the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Checked Read on October 8, 2026
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CSW, CMSW, CSWM, LCSW, LCSWA
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| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 40 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 4 hours |
| Distance learning A limit, not a target. | At most 20 hours |
| 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 one-year cycle needs 20 hours with 2 in ethics; a six-month cycle needs 10 hours with 1 in ethics.
- Distance learning must be approved in advance by the Association of Social Work Boards (ACE) or the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
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- Who decides
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- CSW, CMSW, CSWM, LCSW, LCSWA
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
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