New York Psychology Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your New York psychology CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

6 Mandatory Hours
30 Elective Hours
36 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your New York Psychology license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Psychology licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

New York : Psychologist (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 36
Mandatory Hours: 6
Elective Hours: 30
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 36
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Beginning January 1, 2021 you must complete 1 hour of CE for each month of licensure until your next renewal.  For instance if  your license is due to renew February 2021 you must complete 1 hour of CE, March 2021 - 2 hours of CE, etc.  The table and information can be found at Rules link

Mandatory Subjects:

  • 2 hours  - Child Abuse Reporting**
  • 3 hours - Professional ethics, including the laws, rules and regulations for practice in New York State
  • 3 hours - Appropriate Professional Boundaries (for registration periods starting on or after April 1, 2023)

**New York Child Abuse courses do not count towards CE hours and may only be used to satisfy the New York mandatory training requirements.
Attention New York Healthcare Professionals: As of 2025, the mandated child abuse training must include content related to the impact of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, adverse childhood experiences and trauma, implicit bias, and the identification of child abuse in a virtual setting. Please access the approved updated training curriculum here.

Online Limitations

Maximum of 12 hours may be earned through correspondence.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: New York State Education Department Office of the Professions
Phone: 5184743817
Fax: 5184743004
Website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index
Address: 89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor West Wing Albany, NY 12234
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.