If you hold a Mississippi Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board requires 24 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including a minimum of 4 hours of professional MFT ethics. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (4 hrs)
A minimum of 4 hours of MFT ethics.
Supervision (2 hrs)
Required for supervisors.
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How many CE hours Mississippi LMFTs need
Mississippi requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Professional MFT ethics: a minimum of 4 hours each cycle.
- Supervision: 2 additional hours for supervisors.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Mississippi LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 24 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingMississippi Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Professional MFT Ethics4 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 4 hours on professional marriage and family therapy ethics each cycle.
- Supervision2 hrs · conditional
Supervisors must complete an additional 2 hours of supervision CE.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Mississippi LMFT licenses renew biennially through the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. Licensees must complete 24 CE hours each two-year cycle, including a minimum of 4 hours of professional MFT ethics. Supervisors must complete an additional 2 hours of supervision CE. Proof is required only if selected for audit.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Mississippi Board of Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Mississippi LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Mississippi LMFTs need?
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24 CE hours every two years, including 4 hours of ethics.
Is an ethics course required for Mississippi LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 4 hours on professional MFT ethics each cycle.
Do Mississippi MFT supervisors need extra CE?
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Yes — an additional 2 hours of supervision CE.
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