Office of Professional Development
For over 25 years, the Office of Professional Development at UT Social Work has been a trusted resource for Texas social workers and mental health professionals. We offer high-quality continuing education through dynamic courses, workshops, and conferences—designed to help you maintain your licensure and grow in your career. As a provider, we proudly serve social workers (LSW/LCSW), clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors (LPC/LCPC), all in alignment with BHEC regulations and Texas law.
Invest in your professional journey with us!
Featured events
SAVE THE DATE: Jack Otis Lecture
October 28, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 PM CT
In-Person – Walter Webb Hall
1.5 hours of CEUs
The 2026 Dean Jack Otis Social Problem and Social Policy Lecture will explore Humanities and Youth Justice: Policy and Community Approaches to Resilience. This panel will examine how the humanities—especially music and creative expression—can shape innovative policy responses to youth trauma and justice involvement. The program will highlight the partnership between Travis County’s Transformative Youth Justice (TYJ) initiative and Austin Classical Guitar (ACG), showing how collaboration between justice systems and community arts organizations can support rehabilitation, resilience, and positive pathways for justice-involved youth.
November 2-4, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CDT Daily
Zoom
40 hours of CEUs
This 40-hour training series is approved by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and fulfills the requirements to supervise candidates pursuing clinical licensure. Delivered virtually, the program features collaborative, experiential, and highly interactive sessions focused on real-world application and hands-on skill building.
Learn MoreFebruary 17-19, 2027
Hybrid – Austin and Online
15 hours of CEUs
Mark your calendar and save the date! The Annual Texas School Social Workers Conference will explore the theme of The Heartbeat of Healing. The conference site will open by summer and registration will open in the fall.
In the meantime, please consider submitting a proposal for a workshop.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 17, 2026
Submit a Workshop ProposalLicensures
The Office of Professional Development is a provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the following licensures:
- Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW)
- Licensed Master Social Workers-Advanced Practitioners (LMSW-AP)
- Licensed Clinical Social workers (LCSW)
- Licensed Baccalaureate Social Workers (LBSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).
The office also provides Continuing Education Credit (CECs) for Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (AADC) and Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (AAP).
Attendees will receive a certificate indicating the number of continuing education credits or units offered for the program. Please see details of workshops and events to determine if a seminar meets your specific continuing education licensing requirements. If you are licensed outside of the state of Texas, please contact your professional licensing board to confirm reciprocity with Texas licensure.
Provider #1634-02 approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. Direct complaints to TCBAP Standards Committee, 401 Ranch Road 620, Suite 310, Austin, TX, 78734.
Contact us
Your suggestions and feedback are appreciated. We offer technical assistance and CEU certification for community workshops. Email us here.
ssw-pd@austin.utexas.edu
Lovdy Grossman
Director
Office of Professional Development
Texas Social Work
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