Updated for 2026 · Board-sourced

Mississippi LCSW Continuing Education Requirements

What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Mississippi: 40 hours every 2 years, including 4 in professional ethics.

LCSW

Marcus Reyes, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Mississippi

cycle

2025 – 2027

earned

25.0 hrs

needed

15.0 hrs

deadline

Jun 29, 2027

Total25 / 40 hrs
Professional Ethics4 / 4 hrs
Cultural Diversity2 / 2 hrs
Mandated Reporting0 / 1 hrs
Illustrative pacing for a fictional licensee. Required hours are Mississippi’s actual board rule.

pace toward deadline

63%

Mississippi LCSW CE requirements at a glance

40

total hours / 2 years

Biennial

renewal cadence

4

hours of professional ethics

2

other subject minimums

Total hours
40 hours every 2 years.
Renewal
Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.
Professional Ethics
4 hours required each cycle.
Cultural Diversity
2 hours required each cycle.
Mandated Reporting
1 hour required each cycle.
Format limits
Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
At least 20 hours must be earned in person.

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Mississippi LCSW CE: frequently asked

How many CE hours do Mississippi LCSWs need?

Mississippi requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.

How many ethics hours are required for Mississippi LCSWs?

Of the total, 4 hours must be in professional ethics.

How often do Mississippi LCSWs renew?

Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.

Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Mississippi LCSWs?

Yes. In addition to ethics, Mississippi requires 2 hours of cultural diversity, 1 hour of mandated reporting.

Can Mississippi LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?

Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. At least 20 hours must be earned in person.

Sources & verification

Last verified
May 8, 2026
Ruleset version
2026.1

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