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Missouri Social Work License Renewal 2026 CE Requirements

  • Writer: Elevate Continuing Education
    Elevate Continuing Education
  • Jun 18, 2025
  • 3 min read

Updated: Mar 6

If you're a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Missouri, your next license renewal deadline is coming up on September 30, 2026. Staying current with your continuing education (CE) requirements is essential—not just to maintain your license, but to keep your practice aligned with evolving standards in the field.


At Elevate Continuing Education, we make it easy to stay on track. Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know to renew your Missouri social work license confidently and on time.


📅 When is the Missouri Social Work License Renewal Deadline?


Missouri LCSWs and LMSWs must renew their licenses by September 30 of every odd-numbered year—including this year if you're reading this in 2026. Now is the time to review your CE transcript, find any missing hours, and complete your coursework before the rush.


📝 What’s New for the 2025–2026 Renewal Cycle?


There’s good news this cycle: the 15-hour limit on correspondence courses has been waived. That means you have full flexibility in how you complete your 30 required CE hours. Accepted formats include:


  • ✅ Live webinars

  • ✅ On demand/self-paced online courses

  • ✅ Correspondence/home study programs

  • ✅ Other approved methods outlined by the Missouri licensing board


Keep in mind: While format flexibility has increased, the topic-specific CE requirements still apply.


✅ Required CE Topics for Missouri Social Workers


Every Missouri social worker must complete 30 hours of CE during each two-year cycle, which must include:


  • 3 hours in Ethics

  • 3 hours in Cultural Competency, Diversity, Inclusion, or Cultural Humility

  • 2 hours in Suicide Prevention

  • 22 general CE hours on clinical, professional, or supervisory topics


💡 Tip: If you're in a supervisory or leadership role, CE hours in clinical supervision or administration can count toward your general CE total.


🎓 Accepted CE Course Formats in Missouri


Missouri offers flexibility in how you meet your CE requirements. You can choose from:


  • Live, interactive webinars

  • Self-paced (on-demand) courses

  • Correspondence or home-study programs

  • Any other format that’s board-approved


At Elevate CE, all our trainings are ASWB ACE- and NBCC-approved—so you can trust that they’ll count toward your renewal.


📌 Don’t Overlook These Required CE Topics


To meet Missouri’s license renewal rules, your CE transcript must include:


  • ✔️ 3 Hours of Ethics – topics may include boundaries, confidentiality, and professional ethics

  • ✔️ 3 Hours of Cultural Competency – covering DEI, cultural humility, and inclusive practice

  • ✔️ 2 Hours of Suicide Prevention – with training in assessment, intervention, and risk awareness


👉 Need help meeting these requirements? Explore our Missouri-approved CE courses that fulfill required topics and more.


🔍 How to Find CEUs That Meet Missouri’s Requirements


Choosing the right CE courses doesn’t have to be a hassle. Elevate CE offers:


  • 💻 Live and self-paced options

  • ✅ ASWB & NBCC approvals

  • 👩‍🏫 Expert-led, professionally relevant trainings

  • 📱 Convenient access from anywhere


Visit our Missouri CEU page to get started.


⏳ Avoid Last-Minute Stress


Every year, we hear from social workers who scramble to finish their CEUs in September. Don’t let that be you. Instead:


  • Review your CE transcript now

  • Select courses that meet Missouri’s current CE rules

  • Start early and complete your hours at your own pace


🚀 Ready to Get Started?


You worked hard to earn your license—renewing it shouldn’t be a burden. At Elevate Continuing Education, we make CE simple, flexible, and meaningful.



Let us help you meet your CE requirements with ease—so you can focus on what matters most: your clients and your practice.


Conclusion


In summary, renewing your social work license in Missouri is a straightforward process if you stay informed and proactive. Remember to keep track of your CE hours and ensure you meet all the required topics. With the flexibility offered this cycle, you can choose the learning format that best suits your schedule and preferences.


By planning ahead, you can avoid the last-minute rush and stress. Elevate Continuing Education is here to support you every step of the way.


Stay ahead in your profession and ensure your license remains current.

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