Connecticut LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Connecticut: 15 hours every 1 year.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Connecticut
cycle
2026 – 2027
earned
9.0 hrs
needed
6.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 29, 2027
pace toward deadline
Connecticut LCSW CE requirements at a glance
15
total hours / 1 year
Annual
renewal cadence
—
ethics hours
1
other subject minimums
This is the curated summary. Audit windows, recordkeeping, fees, and edge-case rules (reactivation, supervision-only) live in the full ruleset — we track all of it for you →
Connecticut LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Connecticut LCSWs need?
Connecticut requires 15 continuing education hours every 1 year (a annual cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How often do Connecticut LCSWs renew?
Annual cycle — renews at the end of your birth month.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Connecticut LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Connecticut requires 1 hour of cultural competency.
Can Connecticut LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 10 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. At least 5 hours must be earned live.
Is the first renewal different for new Connecticut LCSWs?
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Sources & verification
- Source
- Connecticut board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
This page is informational, not legal advice — always confirm with your board. See something wrong? Report it →
Track your Connecticut LCSW CE the easy way.
Log hours, watch every category pace toward annual renewal, and keep your certificates in one record. Free to start, no card required.
Create your free record