Wisconsin
Your Step-by-Step Path to Licensure and Beyond
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
How to become a social worker
Step 1: Attain MSW from a CSWE-accredited Social Work program
- make sure to include supervised field training with 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience including 500 hours of face-to-face client contact
Step 2: Earn your Educational and Supervised Work Experience
- Then, once you have your MSW, complete 3,000 hours of clinical social work experience within a 2 year period, supervised by a board-approved CLCSW
- 1,000 of these hours must be face-to-face clinical work with patients/clients, including DSM diagnosis and treatment
- Approved clinical settings for gaining this experience can be outpatient mental health clinics and inpatient treatment facilities
- Once your hours are completed, fill out the Wisconsin social work board’s state application
Step 3: Register and Study for the ASWB Clinical Level Exam with TDC!
- Once hours are approved, register for the Clinical Level exam ASWB and schedule your exam appointment with Pearson VUE
- Then, sign up with TDC’s LCSW Exam Prep: ASWB Clinical Level Exam to pass with confidence!
Continuing Education Requirements
Pre-licensure - Social workers in WI have the same CE requirements as Licensed Social workers.
License Renewal
- Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years by February 28 of each ODD year
- Total Hours Required: 30 hours
- Must include:
- 4 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
- (Must include a supervised clinical practicum or internship, with a minimum of 700 hours, including 280 direct client contact hours)
Step 2: Accrue Supervised Clinical Experience
- Completion of 3,000 hours of post-degree work experience as an MFT
- At least 1,000 hours must be face-to-face client contact
- Must be completed with a training license
Step 3: Pass 2 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!
- After passing the written exam, Tennessee requires an oral examination administered by a committee approved by the board.
Step 4: Apply for LMFT Licensure
- Submit supervised hours
- AMFTRB exam results
- Submit official transcripts
- Pay licensure application fee $75
Continuing Education Requirements
CE Requirements for Wisconsin MFTS
License Renewal
- Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
- Total Hours Required: 30 hours
- Must include:
- 4 hours ethics
- 30 hours online allowed
Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE
