Continuing Education

LPC CE Requirements in Mississippi

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) 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
0 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full Mississippi LPC requirements
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LPC

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional ethics or legal issues in the delivery of counseling services — 6 h
  • Telemental health — 2 honly if listed as a Distance Professional Services provider

Home study: no stated limit - all 24 hours may be distance/home study

Board notes: Mississippi State Board of Examiners for LPC. 24 hrs biennially incl. 6 ethics/legal. A no-fail Jurisprudence Exam (via CCE Academy, 30+ questions correct) is required each renewal and awards 3 of the ethics hours. CE totals reported through CE Broker during the May 1-June 30 renewal window. No live/in-person format mandate.

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

An LPC must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Mississippi. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC in Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi requires the following CE topics for LPC: Professional ethics or legal issues in the delivery of counseling services (6 h); Telemental health (2 h).

Can LPC CE be completed online in Mississippi?

Generally yes — Mississippi does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: no stated limit - all 24 hours may be distance/home study.

What else should LPC renewals know in Mississippi?

Mississippi State Board of Examiners for LPC. 24 hrs biennially incl. 6 ethics/legal. A no-fail Jurisprudence Exam (via CCE Academy, 30+ questions correct) is required each renewal and awards 3 of the ethics hours. CE totals reported through CE Broker during the May 1-June 30 renewal window. No live/in-person format mandate.

Other Mississippi licenses
LPC CE requirements in other states
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.