New York Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
What New York requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker renewal requires 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in professional boundaries.
What's capped
- No more than 12 hours may be self-study.
Official source: the New York board
Licensed Master Social Worker
A Licensed Master Social Worker renewal requires 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in professional boundaries.
What's capped
- No more than 12 hours may be self-study.
Official source: the New York board
Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.
This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker need to renew?
- A Licensed Clinical Social Worker renewal requires 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in professional boundaries.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Master Social Worker need to renew?
- A Licensed Master Social Worker renewal requires 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in professional boundaries.
- Does Keep Licensed track New York Social Work continuing education automatically?
- Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.
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