Jurisdiction Data: British Columbia

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Question	Answer
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?	Meets requirements.
4	Which of the following currently best describes CPA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure?	Meets requirements.
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?	3 years
9	If yes, must the residency be continuous?	Not Applicable
10	Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required:	2,200
11	Does your board accept practicum hours to count towards supervised experience requirements for licensure?	Yes
12	If yes, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?	Yes
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?	Not Applicable
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?
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?	70%
26	If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (computer administered) passing score?	"successful completion"; passing score is determined by policy (500 or higher)
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?	Yes
32	If yes, what is the format of the oral exam?	Vignettes
33	Does your board require a jurisprudence exam?	Yes
34	If yes, what information is covered by the jurisprudence exam?	Laws and Rules
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?	references; criminal record checks; verification of licensure if current/previous license elsewhere
37	Board Application Fee	600.00
38	Initial Licensure Fee	1200.00
40	Administrative Fee	150.00
41	Oral Examination Fee	600.00
42	Jurisprudence Examination Fee	225.00
43	Temporary Authorization to Practice	450.00
44	License Renewal	1200.00
45	Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi...	0.00
46	Inactive Fee	300.00
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?	35,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?	5,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?	Temporary License
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?	we have two types of temporary. One is consecutive x 15 days, 2 x calendar year. The other is 30 non-consecutive over 12 mo
58	Emergency relief capacity	No
59	Testifying as an expert witness	No
60	Consulting on a limited basis	Not Applicable
61	Forensic or other assessment	No
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?	Yes
65	If yes, please include the settings in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed.	See the Psychologists Regulation.
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?	No
67	If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply
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?	No