Michigan LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Michigan: 45 hours every 3 years, including 5 in ethics.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Michigan
cycle
2024 – 2027
earned
28.0 hrs
needed
17.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 14, 2027
pace toward deadline
Michigan LCSW CE requirements at a glance
45
total hours / 3 years
Triennial
renewal cadence
5
hours of ethics
2
other subject minimums
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Michigan LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Michigan LCSWs need?
Michigan requires 45 continuing education hours every 3 years (a triennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Michigan LCSWs?
Of the total, 5 hours must be in ethics.
How often do Michigan LCSWs renew?
Triennial cycle — counted from your license anniversary.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Michigan LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Michigan requires 2 hours of pain and symptom management, 2 hours of human trafficking.
Can Michigan LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
At most 50% of hours may be home study / self-study. At least 22.5 hours must be earned live.
Sources & verification
- Source
- Michigan board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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