Prelicense Coursework for Out of State Applicant: Path A - By Credential
(40 Hours)

Our Most Popular Path: Streamlined 40-hour coursework designed for out-of-state applicants who need a direct, California-compliant route to licensure. 

If you have held a license as a Clinical Social Worker MFT or in another United States jurisdiction for at least two years, the following course bundle will satisfy the continuing education requirements toward licensure in California. The 40 hours of courses in this course bundle consists of the following:

  • California Pre-license Law and Ethics Coursework (12 Hours)
  • California Cultures and Social and Psychological Implications (15 Hours)
  • Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting Coursework (7 hours)
  • Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Coursework (6 hours)