Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in West Virginia

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

20CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

3 hethics required

Full West Virginia Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist (doctoral)

20hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 3 h
Mental health conditions common to veterans and their family members — 2 h

Home study: No cap on distance learning/online/home study - all 20 hrs may be completed online. At least 10 of the 20 hrs must be from APA- or NASP-approved providers (these may be online). No live/in-person minimum.

Board notes: WV Board of Examiners of Psychologists; per the Board's CE Guidelines, licensed psychologists need 20 hrs per 2-yr renewal with 3 ethics and 2 veteran-mental-health hours; at least 50% (10 hrs) from APA/NASP-approved providers. Dually licensed psychologists must obtain 3 additional CE hours in the secondary practice area. (Licensed School Psychologists, a separate credential, follow 30 hrs per 3-yr cycle with 3 ethics and 15 APA/NASP hours; NCSP holders may auto-renew.)

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in West Virginia?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in West Virginia. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in West Virginia?

Yes. West Virginia requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (3 h); Mental health conditions common to veterans and their family members (2 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in West Virginia?

Generally yes — West Virginia does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap on distance learning/online/home study - all 20 hrs may be completed online. At least 10 of the 20 hrs must be from APA- or NASP-approved providers (these may be online). No live/in-person minimum..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in West Virginia?

WV Board of Examiners of Psychologists; per the Board's CE Guidelines, licensed psychologists need 20 hrs per 2-yr renewal with 3 ethics and 2 veteran-mental-health hours; at least 50% (10 hrs) from APA/NASP-approved providers. Dually licensed psychologists must obtain 3 additional CE hours in the secondary practice area. (Licensed School Psychologists, a separate credential, follow 30 hrs per 3-yr cycle with 3 ethics and 15 APA/NASP hours; NCSP holders may auto-renew.)

Other West Virginia licenses

LICSW in West Virginia30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in West Virginia35 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in West Virginia35 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in West Virginia32 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.