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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Massachusetts

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in Massachusetts — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

20CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
20hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No cap. 251 CMR 4.00 does not restrict home study or distance-learning formats; activities must be clearly psychological in content or directly relevant to the science/practice of psychology.

Board notes: Board of Registration of Psychologists. 20 CE credits per 2-year cycle (renew June 30 of even years) with NO subject-specific mandates (no required ethics hours). Up to 10 of the 20 credits may be earned for authoring books, book chapters, or articles in refereed journals; teaching is not a qualifying activity. Licensee submits a signed, notarized attestation and retains records.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Massachusetts?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Massachusetts.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not mandate specific CE subjects for Licensed Psychologist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Massachusetts?

Generally yes — Massachusetts does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap. 251 CMR 4.00 does not restrict home study or distance-learning formats; activities must be clearly psychological in content or directly relevant to the science/practice of psychology..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Massachusetts?

Board of Registration of Psychologists. 20 CE credits per 2-year cycle (renew June 30 of even years) with NO subject-specific mandates (no required ethics hours). Up to 10 of the 20 credits may be earned for authoring books, book chapters, or articles in refereed journals; teaching is not a qualifying activity. Licensee submits a signed, notarized attestation and retains records.

Other Massachusetts licenses
LICSW in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMHC in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Massachusetts32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.