Psychologists · Missouri · Continuing education
Missouri Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 CE credits every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by November 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Missouri Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40CE credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Category A (min 15): programs by accredited/identified sponsors per 20 CSR 2235-7.005, postgraduate courses (1 credit = 15 CE), professional papers/publications, graduate teaching (max 10). Category B (max 25): professional meetings (3 h/day), non-accredited workshops/grand rounds, undergraduate teaching (max 9), individual study
- Carryover
- Category A credits above 40 may carry over to the next cycle, up to 15 hours.
- New licensees
- Licensed mid-cycle: pro-rata reduction of 5 hours for every 3 full months between licensure and the normal start of the cycle.
- Audits & records
- Attest compliance on the biennial renewal form; keep records 4 years after each cycle; Committee may audit.
- Renew online
- pr.mo.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE cycle Dec 1 of an odd year to Nov 30 of the next odd year. 3 ethics credits may be Category A or B. Separately, 2 h of suicide assessment/referral/treatment/management training is a condition of initial licensure (section 337.718 RSMo), not renewal.
Source: pr.mo.gov · 20 CSR 2235-7.010 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Missouri?
Use the license lookup of the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists (pr.mo.gov/psychologists.asp); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Missouri?
40 CE credits every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Missouri?
Licenses renew by November 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).