Marriage & Family Therapists · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT24 hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h clinical supervision; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Only programs/activities approved by the board's MFT Continuing Education Committee (listed on the board website); SW approvals do not carry over; academic courses
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal period.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawApproved MFT professional ethics (max 2 via distance/self-directed) | 4 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved supervisors incl. AAMFT Approved Supervisors (not at first renewal after approval) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Up to 12 of the 24 hours may be distance learning/online. 2-year license period; renewal date not confirmed.
Source: www.sos.ms.gov · Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 1903, Rule 4.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Mississippi?
24 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Mississippi?
Use the license lookup of the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists (swmft.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 marriage & family therapists in Mississippi?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Mississippi?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).