Counselors · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC24 clock hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h clinical supervision; renewal by June 30.
- P-LPC6 clock hours every year, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Preapproved: CE approved by ACA, AMHCA, Mississippi Counseling Association, MLPCA (with MCA approval), AAMFT, NBCC; other CE reviewed at renewal; regionally accredited coursework (1 semester hr = 15 h); NBCC-numbered home study
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Audits & records
- Mandatory random audit of 10% of licensees at renewal; keep records 2 years after the renewal year.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics or legal issues in counseling | 6 | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Certificate of completion of the Mississippi Jurisprudence exam (Mississippi Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination) submitted with renewal | — | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-qualified supervisors: at least 1 hour per year | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Renewal period July 1 - June 30 every 2 years; CE log submitted with renewal by June 30. CE accrues only after license issue date. Board website lpc.ms.gov returned 503 (parked page) to our checker.
Source: www.sos.ms.gov · Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 2201, Rules 6.1-6.2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Mississippi P-LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 6clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Same as LPC
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics or legal issues in counseling | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Provisional LPCs renew yearly (July 1 - June 30) and submit a CE log.
Source: www.sos.ms.gov · Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 2201, Rule 6.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Mississippi?
LPC: 24 clock hours every 2 years. P-LPC: 6 clock hours every year.
How do I verify a counselor license in Mississippi?
Use the license lookup of the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors (lpc.ms.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in Mississippi?
LPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 2 h (every renewal). P-LPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Mississippi?
LPC: Preapproved: CE approved by ACA, AMHCA, Mississippi Counseling Association, MLPCA (with MCA approval), AAMFT, NBCC; other CE reviewed at renewal; regionally accredited coursework (1 semester hr = 15 h); NBCC-numbered home study. P-LPC: Same as LPC.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Mississippi?
LPC: Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle). P-LPC: Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).