If you hold a Massachusetts psychologist license, the Board of Registration of Psychologists requires a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education per two-year period, all of which may be home study. Publications may substitute for up to 10 hours. A one-time domestic and sexual violence training is required through a board-approved course. Renewal is due June 30 of even years. Below is the full breakdown.
20 hours / 2 years
Twenty hours of continuing education each biennial period; home study allowed.
DV/SV (one-time)
A one-time domestic and sexual violence training via a board-approved course.
Publications credit
Publications may substitute for up to 10 of the 20 hours.
Due June 30 (even years)
Renewal is due by June 30 of even-numbered years.
How many CE hours Massachusetts psychologists need
Massachusetts requires a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education every two years, all of which may be home study. Content must be clearly psychological or directly relevant to the science or practice of psychology.
Mandated subject requirements
- Domestic and sexual violence: a one-time training requirement completed through a board-approved course.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Massachusetts psychologist licenses renew every two years, due June 30 of even-numbered years. Publications may substitute for up to 10 of the 20 hours.
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- Domestic and Sexual ViolenceRequired · one time
A one-time training requirement in domestic and sexual violence, completed through a board-approved course. The Board maintains a list of approved trainings.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Massachusetts psychologists complete a minimum of 20 hours of CE per two-year licensure/renewal period, all of which may be home study. Publications may substitute for up to 10 hours. Renewal is due June 30 of even years. A one-time domestic and sexual violence training is required via board-approved courses.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists before relying on these figures.
Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists. 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.
Massachusetts Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Massachusetts psychologists need?
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A minimum of 20 hours every two years.
Is domestic violence training required in Massachusetts?
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Yes — a one-time domestic and sexual violence training through a board-approved course.
Can Massachusetts psychologists complete all CE by home study?
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Yes — all 20 hours may be completed by home study.
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