New Jersey social work continuing education requirements

What the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.

Checked Read on October 8, 2026

Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the source named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.

CSW

Certified Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	20 hours
Ethics Within the total.	5 hours
Social and cultural competence Within the total.	3 hours
Prescription opioid drugs Within the total.	1 hour
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	August 31 of even-numbered years

A course is counted in one category only.

LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	30 hours
Ethics Within the total.	5 hours
Social and cultural competence Within the total.	3 hours
Prescription opioid drugs Within the total.	1 hour
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	August 31 of even-numbered years

A course is counted in one category only.

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	40 hours
Clinical practice Within the total.	20 hours
Ethics Within the total.	5 hours
Social and cultural competence Within the total.	3 hours
Prescription opioid drugs Within the total.	1 hour
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	August 31 of even-numbered years

A course is counted in one category only.

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Who decides: New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Profession: Social work
Licenses on this page: CSW, LSW, LCSW
Read on: October 8, 2026
Source: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.2, Credit-hour requirements N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.2

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