Georgia psychology license requirements

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for Georgia psychology continuing education below.

How many CE Hours does Georgia require for psychologists?

• Psychologist: 
  • 40 hours every 2 years 
  • License expires on 12/31 of even-numbered years

Can I use this site to earn my continuing education hours?

• Yes, we are approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists accepts courses offered by APA approved providers.

• The Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists allows that a maximum of 16 continuing education (CE) hours may be obtained from self-instructional activity per biennium. 
• Of the 16 hours, a maximum of 6 hours can be accrued from interactive online CE events occurring in real time. 
  • Explore live courses
• The remaining 10 of the 16 hours can be self-instructional activities such as online CE offerings.
  • Explore self study courses
• The remaining 24 CE hours must be obtained from in-person continuing education offerings.
• Licensees are required to obtain 6 hours of continuing education in the topic of professional ethics at a personally attended workshop.