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LMFT CE Requirements in Mississippi

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Mississippi — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

24CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
18 hlive / interactive required
4 hethics required
Full Mississippi LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
18 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 happroved MFT ethics; may NOT be obtained via distance/online learning
  • MFT Supervision — 2 honly for board-approved supervisors; not required at first renewal

Home study: Maximum 6 of the 24 hours may be distance/online learning; the remaining 18 (including the 4 ethics hours) must be in-person/face-to-face.

Board notes: Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & MFTs. 24 hrs biennially incl. 4 ethics hours that cannot be earned via distance learning. Distance/online learning is capped at 6 hours, so at least 18 hours must be obtained in a face-to-face/live format. Only board-approved CE activities count; documentation kept 4 yrs. No standalone cultural-diversity hour requirement exists for MFTs.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LMFT need in Mississippi?

An LMFT must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Mississippi. That total includes 4 hours of ethics. At least 18 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (4 h); MFT Supervision (2 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Mississippi?

Not entirely. Mississippi requires at least 18 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Maximum 6 of the 24 hours may be distance/online learning; the remaining 18 (including the 4 ethics hours) must be in-person/face-to-face..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Mississippi?

Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & MFTs. 24 hrs biennially incl. 4 ethics hours that cannot be earned via distance learning. Distance/online learning is capped at 6 hours, so at least 18 hours must be obtained in a face-to-face/live format. Only board-approved CE activities count; documentation kept 4 yrs. No standalone cultural-diversity hour requirement exists for MFTs.

Other Mississippi licenses
LCSW in Mississippi40 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Mississippi24 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Mississippi20 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Mississippi12 CE hours every 1 years
LMFT 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.