Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in New Jersey

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

40CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

10 hlive / interactive required

—ethics required

Full New Jersey Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

10 live / interactive hours required

Mandated topics

Domestic violence — 4 h
Prescription opioid drugs (risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion) — 1 h
Board jurisprudence online review — 1 h

Home study: Up to 30 of the 40 credits may be home study/asynchronous; at least 10 credits must be earned in a setting with live interaction with the instructor.

Board notes: NJ State Board of Psychological Examiners (N.J.A.C. 13:42). Biennial renewal (June 30, odd years); 40 credits with 4 in domestic violence, 1 in prescription opioid drugs, and 1 via the Board's jurisprudence online review. At least 20 of the 40 must relate directly to the practice of psychology (from APA/National Register/ASPPB/AMA sources). Up to 10 credits carry over. No stand-alone general-ethics hour mandate, but jurisprudence review is required.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in New Jersey?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Jersey. At least 10 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Domestic violence (4 h); Prescription opioid drugs (risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion) (1 h); Board jurisprudence online review (1 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in New Jersey?

Not entirely. New Jersey requires at least 10 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Up to 30 of the 40 credits may be home study/asynchronous; at least 10 credits must be earned in a setting with live interaction with the instructor..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in New Jersey?

NJ State Board of Psychological Examiners (N.J.A.C. 13:42). Biennial renewal (June 30, odd years); 40 credits with 4 in domestic violence, 1 in prescription opioid drugs, and 1 via the Board's jurisprudence online review. At least 20 of the 40 must relate directly to the practice of psychology (from APA/National Register/ASPPB/AMA sources). Up to 10 credits carry over. No stand-alone general-ethics hour mandate, but jurisprudence review is required.

Other New Jersey licenses

LCSW in New Jersey40 CE hours every 2 years LPC in New Jersey40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in New Jersey40 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in New Jersey32 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.