Jurisdiction Data: Massachusetts

wdt_ID	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?	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?	No
8	If yes, what is the minimum time period required for residency?
9	If yes, must the residency be continuous?
10	Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required:	3200
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?	No
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?	Accepted for Licensure
21	If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a license is the supervised required to be a licensed psychologist?	No
22	If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
23	If accepted, is an APA or CPA accredited internship required?	Yes
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?	Not Applicable
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?	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 and Background Check
37	Board Application Fee	150
38	Initial Licensure Fee	270
40	Administrative Fee	0
41	Oral Examination Fee	0.00
42	Jurisprudence Examination Fee	0
43	Temporary Authorization to Practice	0
44	License Renewal	270
45	Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi...	15
46	Inactive Fee	0
47	What is your renewal schedule?	Every Two Years
48	Does your board have an inactive license status available to licensees?	No
49	Does your board require continuing professional development/continuing education?	Yes
50	If required, how many hours are required in each renewal period?	20,Two Years
51	If required, are any of the hours required to be in Ethics?	No
52	If required, how many are required and in each renewal period?
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?	No Requirements
55	If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for temporary practice?	12
56	If yes, must the days be consecutive?	No
57	If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following?	12-month period
58	Emergency relief capacity	Not Applicable
59	Testifying as an expert witness	Not Applicable
60	Consulting on a limited basis	Not Applicable
61	Forensic or other assessment	Not Applicable
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?	Not Applicable
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?	Not Applicable
67	If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply
68	Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ)	Not Applicable
69	American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification	Not Applicable
70	National Register	Yes
0	Is your state a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) particpating state?	No