If you hold a Georgia LCSW license, the Georgia Composite Board requires 35 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including at least 5 live (synchronous) hours of professional ethics. No more than 10 hours may be earned asynchronously. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
35 hours / 2 years
Thirty-five CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (5 live hours)
Five hours of ethics, synchronous (live) only.
10 asynchronous max
No more than ten hours may be earned asynchronously.
Core vs related
At least 15 core hours; no more than 15 related hours.
How many CE hours Georgia clinical social workers need
Georgia requires 35 continuing education hours every two years, with at least 15 core hours and no more than 10 earned asynchronously.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 5 hours, obtained through synchronous (live) activities only.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Georgia social work licenses renew on a two-year cycle in even-numbered years. Complete and document your 35 hours before your renewal deadline.
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- Professional Ethics5 hrs
At least 5 of the 35 hours must be in professional ethics, obtained through synchronous (live) activities only.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists requires 35 hours of continuing education each two-year cycle for LCSWs. No more than 10 hours may be earned asynchronously. Renewal occurs in even-numbered years.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Georgia Composite Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Social Work Licensure Compact: enacted but not yet active. Enacted by states and a commission is forming, but NOT yet issuing privileges — LCSWs license state-by-state today.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Georgia LCSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Georgia clinical social workers need?
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35 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Georgia?
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Yes — at least 5 hours of ethics, completed live (synchronous).
How much Georgia CE can be online?
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No more than 10 hours may be earned asynchronously each cycle.
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