The NASW-CA EmpowerED Program is excited to offer the mandated coursework required for LCSW, LMFT and LPCC licensure in California for Out-of-State Applicants! Below is the coursework for out-of-state applicants who meet either Path A (All 3 Licenses) or Path B (LCSWs only) of the licensure process. 


To learn more about Path A and B, please click here.

Path A: Licensure by Credential

This path is intended for individuals who have held a license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least two years.

Path B: Licensure by Education/Experience

This path is for individuals who have earned an MSW and have held a license as a Clinical Social Worker in another U.S. jurisdiction for less than two years.