Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Missouri

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

40CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

3 hethics required

Full Missouri Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist (doctoral)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 3 h3 of the 40 credits must be ethics; may be Category A or B (20 CSR 2235-7.010).

Home study: At least 15 of 40 hours must be Category A (formal/accredited programs); remaining 25 may be Category A or B. Within Category B, independent/individual study of professional materials is capped at 10 hours (20 CSR 2235-7.030). Accredited distance/online CE can count toward Category A; no live/in-person minimum. Up to 15 excess hours carry over to the next cycle.

Board notes: Missouri State Committee of Psychologists. 40 hours per 2-yr reporting cycle running Dec 1 of odd years through Nov 30. Only mandated renewal topic is 3 hrs ethics; the CE rule (20 CSR 2235-7.010) contains NO suicide requirement, so the baseline's suicide entry (described as an initial-licensure item) was removed from renewal CE topics. Key constraints are the 15-hr Category A floor and the 10-hr individual-study cap.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Missouri?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Missouri. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Missouri?

Yes. Missouri requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (3 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Missouri?

Generally yes — Missouri does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 15 of 40 hours must be Category A (formal/accredited programs); remaining 25 may be Category A or B. Within Category B, independent/individual study of professional materials is capped at 10 hours (20 CSR 2235-7.030). Accredited distance/online CE can count toward Category A; no live/in-person minimum. Up to 15 excess hours carry over to the next cycle..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Missouri?

Missouri State Committee of Psychologists. 40 hours per 2-yr reporting cycle running Dec 1 of odd years through Nov 30. Only mandated renewal topic is 3 hrs ethics; the CE rule (20 CSR 2235-7.010) contains NO suicide requirement, so the baseline's suicide entry (described as an initial-licensure item) was removed from renewal CE topics. Key constraints are the 15-hr Category A floor and the 10-hr individual-study cap.

Other Missouri licenses

LCSW in Missouri30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Missouri32 CE hours every 2 years

Licensed Psychologist 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.