Jurisdiction Data: Arkansas

Jurisdiction Data: Arkansas

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1 What is the minimum degree level required for this license type? Doctoral
2 Is regional accreditation of the degree granting institution required? Yes
3 Which of the following currently best describes APA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure but there are Other Alternatives
4 Which of the following currently best describes CPA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure but there are Other Alternatives
5 If APA and/or CPA Accreditation is required, do you have an equivalent path to licensure? Yes
6 Does APA/CPA satisfy educational requirements for licensure in your jurisdiction? Yes
7 Is residency at the educational institution granting the degree required? Yes
8 If yes, what is the minimum time period required for residency? 2,000 hours
9 If yes, must the residency be continuous? Yes
10 Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required: 4000
11 Does your board accept practicum hours to count towards supervised experience requirements for licensure? No
12 If yes, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
13 Which of the following best describes internship hours as a requirement for licensure? Required for Licensure
14 If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
15 If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes
16 If accepted, do you require the internship to be APA accredited?
17 If required, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? No
18 If accepted, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited?
19 If required, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? No
20 Which of the following best describes postdoctoral hours as a requirement for licensure? Required for Licensure
21 If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a license is the supervised required to be a licensed psychologist?
22 If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes
23 If accepted, is an APA or CPA accredited internship required?
24 Is the EPPP required to become licensed? Yes
25 Prior to computerized scoring (2001), many jurisdictions had different rules on passing scores. How do your rules/regulations define EPPP (paper administered) passing score? ASPPB Recommended Passing Point
26 If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (computer administered) passing score? 500 - Standard Score
27 If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the passing score?
28 When is the earliest time the EPPP Part 1 can be taken?
29 Is the EPPP (Part 2 -Skills) required to become licensed? No
30 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 Does your board require an oral exam? No
32 If yes, what is the format of the oral exam?
33 Does your board require a jurisprudence exam? No
34 If yes, what information is covered by the jurisprudence exam?
35 Does your board have any other requirements that must be completed prior to licensure (e.g., coursework outside of the academic program, fingerprints)? Yes
36 If yes, what are the specific requirements? finger prints
37 Board Application Fee 10
38 Initial Licensure Fee 10
40 Administrative Fee 50.00
41 Oral Examination Fee 0.00
42 Jurisprudence Examination Fee 0.00
43 Temporary Authorization to Practice 0.00
44 License Renewal 15
45 Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi... 10.00
46 Inactive Fee 5
47 What is your renewal schedule? Every Year
48 Does your board have an inactive license status available to licensees? Yes
49 Does your board require continuing professional development/continuing education? Yes
50 If required, how many hours are required in each renewal period? 20,Year
51 If required, are any of the hours required to be in Ethics? Yes
52 If required, how many are required and in each renewal period? 4,Year
53 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
54 If yes, which of the following are required to be completed/obtained by a licensed psychologist prior to conducting temporary practice? Participate with Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
55 If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for temporary practice? 30
56 If yes, must the days be consecutive? No
57 If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following? A calendar year
58 Emergency relief capacity Yes
59 Testifying as an expert witness Yes
60 Consulting on a limited basis Yes
61 Forensic or other assessment Yes
62 Does your jurisdiction allow for prescriptive authority for licensed psychologists? No
63 If yes, do you require the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP)?
64 Are there settings in your jurisdiction in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? No
65 If yes, please include the settings in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed.
66 Do applicants for licensure receive special consideration regarding meeting current licensure requirements based on the number of years of experience as a licensed psychologist? Yes
67 If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply 20+ Years Experience
68 Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) Yes
69 American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification No
70 National Register Yes
0 Is your state a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) particpating state? Yes