Jurisdiction Data: West Virginia

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?	Not Applicable
6	Does APA/CPA satisfy educational requirements for licensure in your jurisdiction?	Not Applicable
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:	0 - 192
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?	Accepted for Licensure
14	If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?	No
15	If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
16	If accepted, do you require the internship to be APA accredited?	No
17	If required, do you require the internship to be APA accredited?
18	If accepted, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited?	No
19	If required, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited?
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?	Not Applicable
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?	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?	Yes
32	If yes, what is the format of the oral exam?	Work Sample
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)?	No
36	If yes, what are the specific requirements?
37	Board Application Fee	120.00
38	Initial Licensure Fee	405.00
40	Administrative Fee	25.00
41	Oral Examination Fee	405.00
42	Jurisprudence Examination Fee	0.00
43	Temporary Authorization to Practice	90.00
44	License Renewal	405.00
45	Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi...	45.00
46	Inactive Fee	0.00
47	What is your renewal schedule?	Every Two Years
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,Two Years
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?	3,Two Years
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?	Permit to Practice
55	If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for temporary practice?	10
56	If yes, must the days be consecutive?	No
57	If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following?	One year
58	Emergency relief capacity	No
59	Testifying as an expert witness	No
60	Consulting on a limited basis	No
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.	Working at a Federal Facility
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)	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