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Recommended Conversion method:

Number of  Instructional Minutes divided by 500 = SWUs

Example:

60 minutes ÷ 500 = .12 SWUs

Quick Conversion method:

For contact hours:  # contact hour X .1 = # SWUs

For CEUs:  # CEUs X 1.2 = # SWUs

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NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTATION FOR LICENSING RENEWAL SHOULD BE IN SWUs

"Please be reminded that continuing education hours may not automatically qualify for the continuing education credit necessary to meet licensure requirements.  Approved offerings may differ from social worker and marriage and family therapists.  Please refer to the MBOE Rules & Regulations for specific information."

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Courses from CSWE Accredited Schools of Social Work:

Undergraduate:  must have grade of "C" or better,  1 Semester Hour = 1 SWU

Graduate: must have grade of "B" or better, 1 Semester Hour = 1.5 SWUs

Auditing an approved course will provide 0.5 SWU per course

All other college courses must be submitted to the NASW, MS CE Committee

 for approval prior to or during the course

 
 
 
 

Mississippi Chapter National Association of Social Workers
230 St. Paul St. · P.O. Box 5599 · Pearl, MS 39208
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