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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in South Carolina

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in South Carolina — 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
—ethics required
Full South Carolina Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: Category B (informal self-study: reading journals, self-study tapes/courses) capped at 12 of 24 hours; minimum 12 must be Category A (formal, 1:1 contact hours). A licensee may elect all 24 from Category A. No carryover of excess credits.

Board notes: SC Board of Examiners in Psychology requires 24 CE credits per 2-year biennial licensure period (Reg Ch 100), tracked via CE Broker. There are NO mandated subject-specific topics (no ethics, suicide, or diversity CE); the 2024 suicide-training law amended the counselor/MFT/social-worker rules but not the Psychology regulations. No carryover of excess credits permitted.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in South Carolina?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in South Carolina.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in South Carolina?

South Carolina does not mandate specific CE subjects for Licensed Psychologist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in South Carolina?

Generally yes — South Carolina does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Category B (informal self-study: reading journals, self-study tapes/courses) capped at 12 of 24 hours; minimum 12 must be Category A (formal, 1:1 contact hours). A licensee may elect all 24 from Category A. No carryover of excess credits..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in South Carolina?

SC Board of Examiners in Psychology requires 24 CE credits per 2-year biennial licensure period (Reg Ch 100), tracked via CE Broker. There are NO mandated subject-specific topics (no ethics, suicide, or diversity CE); the 2024 suicide-training law amended the counselor/MFT/social-worker rules but not the Psychology regulations. No carryover of excess credits permitted.

Other South Carolina licenses
LISW-CP in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in South Carolina32 CE hours every 2 years
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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.