Jurisdiction Data: Alabama

Jurisdiction Data: Alabama

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Question Answer wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at
Q1. What is the minimum degree level required for this license type? Doctoral 1
Q2. Is regional accreditation of the degree granting institution required? Yes 2
Q3. Which of the following currently best describes APA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure but there are Other Alternatives 3
Q4. Which of the following currently best describes CPA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Not Applicable 4
Q5. If APA and/or CPA accreditation is required, do you also have an equivalent path to licensure? Yes 5
Q6. Does APA/CPA satisfy educational requirements for licensure in your jurisdiction? Yes 6
Q7. Is residency at the educational institution granting the degree required? Yes 7
Q7a. If yes, what is the minimum time period required for residency? Two academic years 8
Q7b. If yes, must the residency be continuous? Yes 9
Q1. Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required: Zero Post-Doc 10
Q2. Does your board accept practicum hours to count towards supervised experience requirements for licensure? Yes 11
Q2a. If yes, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes 12
Q3. Which of the following best describes internship hours as a requirement for licensure? Required for Licensure 13
Q3a. If accepted or required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes 14
Q3c. If accepted, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? No 15
Q3d. If required, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? 16
Q3e. If accepted, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? No 17
Q3f. If required, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? 18
Q4. Which of the following best describes postdoctoral hours as a requirement for licensure? Not Applicable 19
Q4a. If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 20
Q4b. If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? 21
Q4c. If accepted, is an APA or CPA accredited internship required? 22
Q1. Is the EPPP required to become licensed? Yes 23
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? ASPPB Recommended Passing Point 24
Q1b. If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (computer administered) passing score? ASPPB Recommended Passing Point 25
Q1c. When is the earliest time the EPPP Part 1 can be taken? Other - An individual who has obtained a qualifying master's degree may apply for Master's-level licensure for the purposes of sitting for the EPPP with the intent of obtaining the passing point recommended for Doctoral-level licensure. Submission of a subsequent Psychologist Application and applicable Fee(s) and other qualifying criteria would be required for Doc-level licensure to be issued. 26
Q1d. Does your jurisdiction have a maximum number of attemps for your licensure candidates of the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge)? Other - Yes; Candidates may sit for the EPPP twice per application, with a requisite 6-month waiting period after an unsuccessful attempt; applications expire after 1 year, or after 2 unsuccessful attempts, and a new application must be submitted and reviewed for admission once again, and the 6-month waiting period applies. 27
Q1e. If yes, what is the number? Two, per active application/candidacy 28
Q2. If your jurisdiction has a maximum allowance of attempts, is this over a specific time period? Yes 29
Q3a. If yes, what are the time periods? 1 year; however, the year may be extended if the required 6-month waiting period expands beyond the individual's 1 year candidacy date. 30
If a candidate reaches the limit without passing, is there a waiting period before restarting/ reapplying to take the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge)? No 31
If yes, what are the time periods? However, the one year may be extended if the required 6-month waiting period expands beyond the individual's 1 year candidacy date. 32
Q4. Are there required steps/remediations needed to reapply or retake the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge) after the time frame is met? Yes 33
Q4a. If yes, please explain. Reapplication/submission of a new application with current fee(s) and updated professional reference providers. 34
Q2. Does your board require an oral exam? No 35
Q2a. If yes, what is the format of the oral exam? 36
Q3. Does your board require a jurisprudence exam? Yes 37
Q3a. If yes, what information is covered by the jurisprudence exam? Laws and Rules Ethics 38
Q4. Does your board have any other requirements that must be completed prior to licensure (e.g., coursework outside of the academic program, fingerprints)? Yes 39
Q4a. If yes, what are the specific requirements? Criminal History Record Information fingerprint check through FBI & ALEA; US Citizenship/Legal Presence Requirements 40
Q1. Board Application Fee $400.00 41
Q2. Initial Licensure Fee $0.00 42
Q3. Administrative Fee $0.00 43
Q4. Oral Examination Fee $0.00 44
Q5. Jurisprudence Examination Fee $50.00 45
Q6. Temporary Authorization to Practice $0.00 46
Q7. License Renewal $280.00 47
Q8. Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi... $50.00 48
Q9. Inactive Fee $50.00 49
Q10. Reactivation Fee $280.00 50
Q1. What is your renewal schedule? Every Year 51
Q2. Does your board have an inactive license status available to licensees? Yes 52
Q1. Does your board require continuing professional development/ continuing education? Yes 53
Q1a. If required, how many hours are required in each renewal period? 20 Per Year 54
Q1b. If required, are any of the hours required to be in Ethics? No 55
Q1c. If required, how many are required and in each renewal period? 56
Q2. Does your board require psychologists to abide by a code of ethics? Yes 57
Q2a. If yes, what standards are used (e.g., APA 2016, CPA 2020, ASPPB Code of Conduct) APA 2016, and Code of Ala. §34-26-46 et seq. 58
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? Yes 59
Q1a. If yes, which of the following are required to be completed/obtained by a licensed psychologist prior to conducting temporary practice? Permit to Practice, Participate with PSYPACT, Other - 30 days per calendar year without applying for a license, under certain circumstances 60
Q1b. If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for for temporary practice? 30 per rolling calendar years days 61
Q1c. If yes, must the days be consecutive? No 62
Q1d. If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following? 12-month period 63
a. Emergency relief capacity Yes 64
b. Testifying as an expert witness Yes 65
c. Consulting on a limited basis Yes 66
d. Forensic or other assessment Yes 67
Q3. Does your jurisdiction allow for prescriptive authority for licensed psychologists? No 68
Q3a. If yes, do you require the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP)? 69
Q4. Are there settings in your jurisdiction in which a psycholgist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? Yes 70
Q4a. If yes, please include the settings in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? Regular employment of a State organization 71
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? No 72
Q5a. If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply. 73
a. Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) Yes 74
b. American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification Yes 75
c. National Register of Health Service Psychologists No 76
Q7. Is your state a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Yes 77