If you hold a Mississippi psychologist license, the Mississippi Board of Psychology requires a minimum of 20 clock hours of Board-approved continuing education during the two-year period ending June 30 of odd years. Within that total, at least 2 hours must focus on professional ethics or legal issues. There are no limits on home study if APA-approved. Below is the full breakdown.
20 hours / 2 years
Twenty clock hours of Board-approved continuing education each biennial cycle.
Ethics/legal: 2 hours
At least 2 hours in professional ethics or legal issues each cycle.
Home study allowed
No limits on home study if APA-approved.
Due June 30 (odd years)
Renewal cycle ends June 30 of odd-numbered years.
How many CE hours Mississippi psychologists need
Mississippi requires a minimum of 20 clock hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years. The mandated ethics/legal hours count within that total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Professional ethics or legal issues: at least 2 of the 20 hours each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Mississippi psychologist licenses renew biennially, with the two-year period ending June 30 of odd years. CE is reported through the online licensee portal during the renewal period (April 1 – June 30).
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- Professional Ethics or Legal Issues2 hrs
At least 2 of the 20 hours must focus on professional ethics or legal issues in psychological services.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Mississippi psychologists complete a minimum of 20 clock hours of Board-approved CE during the two-year period ending June 30 of odd years. There are no limits on home study if APA-approved. The 2 mandated ethics/legal hours count within the 20-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Mississippi Board of Psychology before relying on these figures.
Source: Mississippi Board of Psychology. 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.
Mississippi Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Mississippi psychologists need?
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A minimum of 20 clock hours every two years.
Does Mississippi require an ethics CE for psychologists?
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Yes — at least 2 hours in professional ethics or legal issues each cycle.
Can Mississippi psychologists complete all CE by home study?
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Yes — there are no limits on home study if the courses are APA-approved.
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