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California PhD/PsyD CE requirements 2026

California PhD/PsyD requires 36 hours per 2 years. Source: California Board of Psychology, last checked October 28, 2026.

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California PhD/PsyD: 36 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

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Total hours

36 hours

Source: California Board of Psychology, last checked October 28, 2026.

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

California Board of Psychology

Topic and category requirements

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Requirement	Value	Notes	Source
Total hours	36 hours	—	California Board of Psychology
Renewal cycle	2 years	24 months	California Board of Psychology
Minimum Hours in Laws and Ethics (CPD)	≥ 4	California Board of Psychology CPD model: at least 4 hours in laws and ethics per renewal cycle.	California Board of Psychology
Minimum Hours in Cultural Diversity and/or Social Justice (CPD)	≥ 4	California Board of Psychology CPD model: at least 4 hours in cultural diversity and/or social justice per renewal cycle.	California Board of Psychology
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention	≥ 6	once · One-time or cycle suicide content as applicable under BOP rules; retained for compliance tracking.	California Board of Psychology

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California Board of Psychology Last verified against board source October 28, 2026.

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a California PhD/PsyD need?

California PhD/PsyD needs 36 hours per 2 years renewal cycle. That total is the board-verified figure in the Continuing Education Tracking App catalog. The source is California Board of Psychology (https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml), last checked October 28, 2026.

How long is the California PhD/PsyD renewal cycle?

The verified catalog cycle for California PhD/PsyD is 2 years (24 months). Cycle length is stored separately from the hour total. The source is California Board of Psychology (https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml), last checked October 28, 2026.

Are ethics hours required for a California PhD/PsyD?

Yes. The verified catalog row lists ≥ 4 hours for Minimum Hours in Laws and Ethics (CPD). That figure is a category line on this license, not a guess about other topics. The source is California Board of Psychology (https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml), last checked October 28, 2026.

Are suicide prevention hours required for a California PhD/PsyD?

Yes. The verified catalog row lists ≥ 6 hours for Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention. Only categories with a numeric minimum or maximum on the verified row are stated here. The source is California Board of Psychology (https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml), last checked October 28, 2026.

Which board publishes the California PhD/PsyD CE requirement?

California Board of Psychology is the regulator linked on this verified catalog row. The board page is https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml. The catalog was last checked October 28, 2026.