Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in North Dakota

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in North Dakota — 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 North Dakota Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Professional ethics, law, or jurisprudence — 3 hMinimum 3 credits per reporting cycle
Supervision — 3 hMinimum 3 credits per cycle, ONLY for licensees supervising psychology residents or registered applied behavior analysts

Home study: Correspondence/online courses, recordings, or independent readings (with exam) are capped at 20 credits per cycle. Writing/speaking is separately capped at 20 credits per cycle. Because those two self-study/production categories can each supply up to 20, a licensee could in theory reach 40 without any real-time formal programs, so no fixed live minimum applies.

Board notes: 40 credits per 2-year cycle (min 3 in ethics/law/jurisprudence). Supervisors of residents or registered applied behavior analysts must add 3 credits in supervision. The 2-year CE cycle commences November 1 of the year the license was obtained. Formal programs must include real-time instructor/attendee interaction (in person or via interactive video). Board randomly audits ~10% of licensees annually; retain documentation 2 years after submission. Rule: NDAC 66-03-01.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in North Dakota?

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

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Professional ethics, law, or jurisprudence (3 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in North Dakota?

Generally yes — North Dakota does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Correspondence/online courses, recordings, or independent readings (with exam) are capped at 20 credits per cycle. Writing/speaking is separately capped at 20 credits per cycle. Because those two self-study/production categories can each supply up to 20, a licensee could in theory reach 40 without any real-time formal programs, so no fixed live minimum applies..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in North Dakota?

40 credits per 2-year cycle (min 3 in ethics/law/jurisprudence). Supervisors of residents or registered applied behavior analysts must add 3 credits in supervision. The 2-year CE cycle commences November 1 of the year the license was obtained. Formal programs must include real-time instructor/attendee interaction (in person or via interactive video). Board randomly audits ~10% of licensees annually; retain documentation 2 years after submission. Rule: NDAC 66-03-01.

Other North Dakota licenses

LCSW in North Dakota30 CE hours every 2 years LPCC in North Dakota40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in North Dakota30 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in North Dakota32 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.