SOBL Continuing Education Application
Continuing Education Course Approval
for New Jersey Social Workers
The Stockton University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides Continuing Education course approval services for organizations seeking to offer high-quality, relevant, and innovative continuing education opportunities for New Jersey social workers. Our review process helps ensure that CE programs meet the standards established for professional social work education in New Jersey.
We encourage you to review the application guidelines carefully before submitting your materials. If you have any questions, please contact our office at SOBL-CE@stockton.edu.
Application Instructions
To ensure timely processing, please follow these guidelines:
- Complete every section of the application in full.
- Include all required supporting documentation and attachments.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Submit your application at least 90 days before your scheduled program date. No exceptions can be made.
- Applications cannot be reviewed until all required information and payment have been received.
- Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing and review after a complete application and payment have been submitted.
- Provide all requested information in the designated fields. Attachments may supplement—but not replace—required responses.
- Complete every field on the application. If a question does not apply to your course, indicate N/A.
- Clearly label and number all supporting documents to correspond with the application sections they support.
- Include any additional documentation required for your specific course format or offering.
Course Approval
Each course approval is valid for the biennial licensing period during which the application is submitted. Applications are currently being accepted for courses offered through August 31, 2028. During the approval period, an approved course may be offered an unlimited number of times, provided there are no changes to the course content or presenters.
Questions?
For assistance with the Continuing Education Course Approval process, please contact the Stockton University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at SOBL-CE@stockton.edu.
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Review the Application Requirements
Review the Instructions: Carefully read the application or renewal instructions and eligibility requirements before beginning your submission.
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Gather and Organize Required Documentation
Gather all required documentation and ensure each file is complete, clearly labeled, and ready to upload.
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Apply Here
Apply at the following link:
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Review Fee Schedule
Review the fee schedule to determine the correct application fee and submit your payment through the online payment portal.
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Submit Payment
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Await the Review
Allow approximately eight weeks for your completed application to be reviewed, and you will be notified once a decision has been made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible for course approval, applicants must:
- Submit a complete application at least 90 days before the scheduled program date.
- Demonstrate the ability to create, issue, and maintain attendance records, certificates of completion, participant evaluations, and any additional documentation required for approved programs.
- Ensure that all course content, learning objectives, instructional materials, and presenters comply with the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners statutes and regulations.
While not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to involve a licensed social worker in the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the continuing education program to help ensure content is relevant and consistent with professional social work standards.
What are the Fees?
Course approvals are issued according to the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners' two-year licensing cycle, which begins on September 1 of each even-numbered year and ends on August 31 of the following even-numbered year.
For example, an approval granted during the September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026 licensing cycle remains valid through August 31, 2026. During the approval period, the course may be offered an unlimited number of times, provided there are no substantial changes to the course content, presenter(s), or program length. Significant changes require the submission of a new application.
Application Fees
Application fees are based on the following factors:
- Number of applications submitted: Reduced rates are available when multiple applications are submitted at the same time.
- Organization type: Nonprofit organizations are eligible for discounted application fees.
- Conference applications: Special conference pricing applies to programs held over consecutive dates and/or events offering multiple concurrent workshops. Conference approvals are valid only for the approved conference and are not renewable.
Please review the following Fee Schedule for Individual Applications and Conferences before submitting your materials. If you plan to submit multiple course applications to qualify for the reduced rate, or if you are submitting several workshops as part of a conference, please contact the Stockton University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences before submitting your application to ensure the correct fee is assessed.
Fee Schedule
Conference Fee Schedule
How Long Does it Take to be Approved?
To ensure adequate time for review, all Continuing Education course approval applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the scheduled program date. Complete applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Once all required materials and payment have been submitted, applicants should allow approximately eight weeks for the review process.
Early submission is strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for any necessary revisions prior to your program.
