Oklahoma
Your Step-by-Step Path to Licensure and Beyond
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
How to become a social worker
Step 1: Complete a CSWE-accredited Social Work program
Step 2: Obtain your Oklahoma LMSW License
- First step, fill out the LMSW state application. This includes:
- $150 application fee
- Passport photo
- Official school transcripts sent directly from the university registrar
- Once the application has been stamped with approval:
- Register for the ASWB Masters exam through the ASWB, registration cost $230
- Schedule exam appointment with Pearson VUE
- Sign up for TDC’s LMSW Exam Prep: ASWB Masters program to pass with confidence!
Step 3: Gain Social Work Experience
- Accrue 4,000 hours supervised clinical social work in no less than a 2 year period
- Of these 4,000 hours, 100 must be direct in-person supervision
- Find a supervisor, and together complete the Supervision Contract and submit it to the Board for approval
- Throughout the supervision period, the supervisor must fill-out a Social Work Educational Supervision Log to record the candidate's experience
Step 4: Apply for LCSW and Pass the ASWB Clinical Exam
- Once hours are complete, apply to the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers by filling out the LCSW state application, application fee $150
- Once more, register for LCSW exam with the ASWB, registration fee $260, and schedule exam with Pearson VUE
- Finally, come back to TDC to utilize our LCSW Exam Prep: ASWB Clinical Level program to study and pass with confidence!
Continuing Education Requirements
Pre-licensure - Social workers in OK have the same CE requirements as Licensed Social workers.
License Renewal
- Renewal Cycle: Every year by December 1
- Total Hours Required: 16 hours
- Must include:
- 3 hours Ethics
Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE
Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
How to become a Marriage & Family Therapist
Step 1: Earn Your Degree
- Master’s in MFT or related field from COAMFTE- or Board-approved school
Step 2: Accrue Supervised Clinical Experience
- Completion of 2 years of post-degree supervised work experience as an MFT
- Must include a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct client contact
- 250 hours must be direct client contact with families, couples, and/or groups.
- Direct supervision should occur no less than 6.25 hours for each 42 hours of direct client contact
- A minimum of 150 hours must be face-to-face supervision, with no more than 75 hours of group supervision
- Technology-assisted supervision shall not exceed 75 hours of the total requirement
Step 3: Pass Required Exam
- Apply to take the AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Exam fee $365
- Sign up for TDC’s NMFT exam prep course and study with confidence!
Step 4: Apply for LMFT Licensure
- Submit supervised hours
- Submit AMFTRB exam results
- Submit official transcripts
- Pay licensure application fee $200
Continuing Education Requirements
CE Requirements for Oklahoma MFTS
License Renewal
- Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
- Total Hours Required: 20 hours
- Must include:
- 3 hours Ethics
- 3 hours Therapy Supervision for supervisors
- 10 hours home-study or technology-assisted distance learning allowed
Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE
