If you hold a South Dakota psychologist license, the South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists requires 15 contact hours of continuing education within each annual renewal period, due June 30. There are no mandated subject areas, and all 15 hours may be earned online. Licensees licensed less than one full calendar year are exempt at their first renewal. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen contact hours of continuing education each annual renewal period.
No mandated topics
South Dakota does not require specific CE subjects.
Online allowed
All 15 hours may be earned through online providers.
Due June 30
Annual renewal is due by June 30.
How many CE hours South Dakota psychologists need
South Dakota requires 15 contact hours of continuing education each year, all of which may be earned online. The hours must be completed within the previous licensure period.
Mandated subject requirements
South Dakota does not mandate specific CE subjects for psychologists. You may satisfy the 15-hour requirement with any combination of approved courses relevant to your practice.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
South Dakota psychologist licenses renew annually, due June 30. Licensees licensed less than one full calendar year are exempt from CE at their first renewal.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
South Dakota psychologists complete 15 contact hours of CE within each annual renewal period, due June 30. All 15 hours may be earned online. There are no mandated subject areas. No CE is required for licensees licensed less than one full calendar year at their first renewal.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists before relying on these figures.
Source: South Dakota Board of Examiners 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.
South Dakota Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do South Dakota psychologists need?
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15 contact hours every year.
Does South Dakota require specific CE topics for psychologists?
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No — South Dakota does not mandate specific subject areas.
Can South Dakota psychologists complete all CE online?
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Yes — all 15 hours may be earned online.
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