Code of Massachusetts Regulations
251 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Title 251 CMR 3.00 - Registration of Psychologists
Section 3.08 - Examinations

Universal Citation: 251 MA Code of Regs 251.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) An applicant for licensure shall take a national examination in psychology, the form and content of which is determined by the Board.

(2) The applicant must also pass the Massachusetts Jurisprudence examination.

(3)

(a) An applicant applying for examination must successfully pass the national examination in psychology within three calendar years from the date of approval for examination by the Board. If the applicant has not achieved a passing score within three calendar years of the date of approval, such applicant must re-apply to the Board and meet current licensing requirements.

(b) Each re-examination date must be at least three months from the prior examination date.

(c) The national and state examinations may each be taken a maximum of four times per calendar year.

(d) Commencing in April 2001, the passing score on the national examination in psychology shall be a scaled score of 500 or higher, or as otherwise determined by the Board.

(4) At the time of each examination, the applicant must supply a currently valid, government-issued photo ID, and a second form of identification imprinted with the candidate's name and containing a signature, or such other identification required by the Board or its agent. On both forms of identification, the signature must match the pre-printed name.

(5) Failure to appear with proper identification at a scheduled examination will result in the following:

(a) the applicant will lose his or her eligibility to take the examination as scheduled; and

(b) the applicant will forfeit his or her examination fee.

(6)

(a) Application for any required examination will be denied or deferred if in the Board's judgment the applicant lacks the required education and/or experience.

(b) If an application for examination is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the Board's action and apprised of the reasons for the Board's action. (See also 251 CMR 3.02)

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