If you hold an Arkansas psychologist license, the Arkansas Psychology Board requires a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education each renewal period, with the accrual period running July 1 through June 30. Of those 20 hours, 3 must be in ethics. The Board does not pre-approve programs; each activity is evaluated on its merits. Below is the full breakdown.
20 hours / year
A minimum of 20 hours of continuing education each annual renewal period.
Ethics: 3 hours
Three of the 20 hours must be in ethics each year.
July–June accrual
The CE accrual period runs July 1 through June 30.
Merit-based review
The Board evaluates CE activities on individual merit rather than pre-approving programs.
How many CE hours Arkansas psychologists need
Arkansas requires a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education each year, accrued July 1 through June 30. The Board reviews activities on their individual merits rather than pre-approving sponsors.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: 3 of the 20 hours must be in ethics each year.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Arkansas psychologist licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 20 hours within the July 1–June 30 accrual period.
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- Ethics3 hrs · annual
Of the 20 hours required each year, 3 hours must be in ethics.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Arkansas psychologist licenses renew annually. The CE accrual period runs July 1 through June 30 each year. The Board does not pre-approve programs; activities are evaluated on individual merit.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas Psychology Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Arkansas Psychology Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact: active. Active for telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across participating states; not a single multistate license.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Arkansas Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Arkansas psychologists need?
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A minimum of 20 hours each year.
Does Arkansas require an ethics CE for psychologists?
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Yes — 3 of the 20 hours must be in ethics each year.
When is the Arkansas CE accrual period?
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July 1 through June 30 each year.
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