Jurisdiction Data: Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction Data: Pennsylvania

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Q1. What is the minimum degree level required for this license type? 1 Doctoral
Q2. Is regional accreditation of the degree granting institution required? 2 Not Applicable
Q3. Which of the following currently best describes APA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? 3 Required for Licensure
Q4. Which of the following currently best describes CPA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? 4 Required for Licensure
Q5. If APA and/or CPA accreditation is required, do you also have an equivalent path to licensure? 5
Q6. Does APA/CPA satisfy educational requirements for licensure in your jurisdiction? 6
Q7. Is residency at the educational institution granting the degree required? 7 Not Applicable
Q7a. If yes, what is the minimum time period required for residency? 8
Q7b. If yes, must the residency be continuous? 9
Q1. Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required: 10 1750
Q2. Does your board accept practicum hours to count towards supervised experience requirements for licensure? 11 Yes
Q2a. If yes, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 12 Yes
Q3. Which of the following best describes internship hours as a requirement for licensure? 13 Other - Predoc internship is a part of the APA accredited doctoral program
Q3a. If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 14
Q3b. If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 15
Q3c. If accepted, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? 16
Q3d. If required, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? 17
Q3e. If accepted, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? 18
Q3f. If required, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? 19
Q4. Which of the following best describes postdoctoral hours as a requirement for licensure? 20 Accepted for Licensure
Q4a. If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 21 Yes
Q4b. If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 22
Q4c. If accepted, is an APA or CPA accredited internship required? 23 Yes
Q1. Is the EPPP required to become licensed? 24
Q1. Is the EPPP required to become licensed? 25 Yes
Q1a. Prior to computerized scoring (2001), many jurisdictions had difference rules on passing scores. How do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (paper administered) passing score? 26 Other - Reg say "passing score" - we have a list of passing scores from 1974 to 1999.
Q1b. If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (computer administered) passing score? 27 Other - Reg say "passing score"
Q1c. When is the earliest time the EPPP Part 1 can be taken? 28 After Degree is Granted
Q1d. Is the EPPP (Part 2 -Skills) required to become licensed? 29 No
Q1e. If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the passing score? 30
Q1f. If yes, do your rules allow for early admittance of the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge), which allows the candidate to take the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge) after all coursework is completed? 31
Q2. Does your board require an oral exam? 32 No
Q2a. If yes, what is the format of the oral exam? 33
Q3. Does your board require a jurisprudence exam? 34 Yes
Q3a. If yes, what information is covered by the jurisprudence exam? 35 Laws and Rules
Q4. Does your board have any other requirements that must be completed prior to licensure (e.g., coursework outside of the academic program, fingerprints)? 36 Yes
Q4a. If yes, what are the specific requirements? 37 Background checks, NPDB Self Query, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and completion of 3 hours of Child Abuse CE.
Q1. Board Application Fee 38 105.00
Q2. Initial Licensure Fee 39 0.00
Q3. Administrative Fee 40 0.00
Q4. Oral Examination Fee 41 0.00
Q5. Jurisprudence Examination Fee 42 225.00
Q6. Temporary Authorization to Practice 43 0.00
Q7. License Renewal 44 300.00
Q8. Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi... 45 15.00
Q9. Inactive Fee 46 0.00
Q10. Reactivation Fee 47 300.00
Q1. What is your renewal schedule? 48 Every Two Years
Q2. Does your board have an inactive license status available to licensees? 49 Yes
Q1. Does your board require continuing professional development/continuing education? 50 Yes
Q1a. If required, how many hours are required in each renewal period? 51 30 Per Two Years
Q1b. If required, are any of the hours required to be in Ethics? 52 Yes
Q1c. If required, how many are required and in each renewal period? 53 3 Per Two Years
Q1. ASPPB defines temporary practice as when an individual licensed to practice psychology at the doctoral level in one jurisdiction may practice psychology into another jurisdiction for a specific period of time without obtaining full licensure. Does your board authorize this type of practice? 54 Yes
Q1a. If yes, which of the following are required to be completed/obtained by a licensed psychologist prior to conducting temporary practice? 55 Participate with PSYPACT Other - A psychologist with an active license in another state is permitted to practice in PA for an aggregate of up to 14 days without notifying the Board.
Q1b. If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for for temporary practice? 56 14 Days
Q1c. If yes, must the days be consecutive? 57 Other - Not mentioned in the regulations
Q1d. If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following? 58
a. Emergency relief capacity 59 No
b. Testifying as an expert witness 60 No
c. Consulting on a limited basis 61 No
d. Forensic or other assessment 62 No
Q3. Does your jurisdiction allow for prescriptive authority for licensed psychologists? 63 No
Q3a. If yes, do you require the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP)? 64
Q4. Are there settings in your jurisdiction in which a psycholgist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? 65 Yes
Q4a. If yes, please include the settings in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? 66 Please see Section 3 (Necessity for License) of the Professional Psychologists Practice Act.
Q5. Do applicants for licensure receive special consideration regarding meeting current licensure requirements based on the number of years of experience as a licensed pcyhologist? 67 No
Q5a. If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply. 68
a. Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) 69 Yes
b. American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification 70 No
c. National Register of Health Service Psychologists 71 Yes
Q7. Is your state a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) 72 Yes