Maryland LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Maryland: 40 hours every 2 years, including 3 in ethics and professional practice.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Maryland
cycle
2025 – 2027
earned
25.0 hrs
needed
15.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 29, 2027
pace toward deadline
Maryland LCSW CE requirements at a glance
40
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
3
hours of ethics and professional practice
1
other subject minimums
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Maryland LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Maryland LCSWs need?
Maryland requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Maryland LCSWs?
Of the total, 3 hours must be in ethics and professional practice.
How often do Maryland LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Maryland LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Maryland requires 3 hours of anti oppressive practice.
Can Maryland 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 live.
Sources & verification
- Source
- Maryland board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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