West Virginia Psychology Continuing Education Requirements
What West Virginia requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Psychologist
A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 2 hours must be in veterans.
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation,publication.
Official source: the West Virginia board
Licensed School Psychologist (Level 1)
A Licensed School Psychologist (Level 1) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 15 hours may come from presentation,publication.
Official source: the West Virginia board
Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner (Level 2)
A Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner (Level 2) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 15 hours may come from presentation,publication.
Official source: the West Virginia board
School Psychologist Resident
A School Psychologist Resident renewal requires 10 hours of continuing education every year.
Required hours
- At least 1.5 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 5 hours may come from presentation,publication.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
Official source: the West Virginia board
Supervised Psychologist (doctoral and master's level)
A Supervised Psychologist (doctoral and master's level) renewal requires 10 hours of continuing education every year.
Required hours
- At least 1.5 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 5 hours may come from presentation,publication.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
Official source: the West Virginia board
Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.
This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychologist need to renew?
- A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed School Psychologist (Level 1) need to renew?
- A Licensed School Psychologist (Level 1) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner (Level 2) need to renew?
- A Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner (Level 2) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a School Psychologist Resident need to renew?
- A School Psychologist Resident renewal requires 10 hours of continuing education every year. At least 1.5 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Supervised Psychologist (doctoral and master's level) need to renew?
- A Supervised Psychologist (doctoral and master's level) renewal requires 10 hours of continuing education every year. At least 1.5 hours must be in ethics.
- Does Keep Licensed track West Virginia Psychology continuing education automatically?
- Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.
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