To obtain a license from the board, an applicant shall submit any applications and pay any applicable fees as prescribed in Section 2987. These fees shall not be refunded by the board.
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Section § 2940
In order to get a license, you need to fill out the required applications and pay the fees listed in another section, Section 2987. Once you pay these fees, you won't get your money back, even if your application is not approved.
license application fees non-refundable
Section § 2941
If you want to become a licensed psychologist, you need to pass exams that the board considers relevant. These exams might cover psychology theories, practical skills, and ethics. You'll also need to pay a fee for these tests, which won't be refunded.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 2941(a) Each applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall take and pass any examination required by the board. An applicant may be examined for knowledge in any theoretical or applied fields of psychology, as well as professional skills and judgment in the use of psychological techniques and methods and the ethical practice of psychology, as the board deems appropriate.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 2941(b) Each applicant shall pay any applicable examination fees as prescribed in Section 2987. These fees shall not be refunded by the board.
psychologist licensure examination requirements psychological techniques
Section § 2942
This law outlines how the board is responsible for conducting exams to qualify psychologists for licensing. These exams can be written or computer-based and must adhere to specific standards. They are offered at least twice a year and are regulated to ensure they assess minimum qualifications fairly. The board may also partner with organizations to help manage these exams.
The board may examine by written or computer-assisted examination or by both. All aspects of the examination shall be in compliance with Section 139. The examination shall be available for administration at least twice a year at the time and place and under supervision as the board may determine. The passing grades for the examinations shall be established by the board in regulations and shall be based on psychometrically sound principles of establishing minimum qualifications and levels of competency.
The board may utilize examinations for a psychologist’s license under a uniform examination system, and for that purpose the board may make arrangements with organizations to supply and administer examination materials.
psychologist licensing exams computer-assisted examination minimum qualifications
Section § 2943
This law allows a board to test someone's knowledge in various areas of psychology. They can also assess a candidate's professional skills and how they apply psychological techniques and methods.
The board may examine for knowledge in whatever theoretical or applied fields in psychology as it deems appropriate. It may examine the candidate with regard to his or her professional skills and his or her judgment in the utilization of psychological techniques and methods.
psychology examination theoretical fields applied fields
Section § 2946
This law explains how a psychologist licensed in another U.S. state, territory, or Canadian province can get licensed in California. If they've been licensed for at least two years and their original licensing requirements are similar to California's, they can take a supplemental exam to qualify. While waiting for their California license, they can practice for up to 180 days. However, if they're married to someone in the military, they can practice for up to a year. The California board may waive certain exams if it believes the applicant is already competent.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 2946(a) The board shall grant a license to any person who passes the board’s supplemental licensing examination and, at the time of application, has been licensed for at least two years by a psychology licensing authority in another state or territory of the United States or
Canadian province if the requirements for obtaining a certificate or license to practice psychology in that state, territory, or province were substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 2946(b) A psychologist certified or licensed in another
state, territory, or province
who has applied to the board for a license in this state may perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid California license for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever first occurs.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 2946(c) A
psychologist certified or licensed in another state or province who is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States and who has made application to the board for a license in this state may perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid license for a period not to exceed twelve months from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever first occurs.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 2946(d) The board at its discretion may waive the
examinations when in the judgment of the board the applicant has already demonstrated competence in areas covered by the examinations. The board at its discretion may waive the examinations for diplomates of the American Board of Professional Psychology. An applicant shall take and pass the required examinations unless waived by the board pursuant to this section.
psychologist licensing supplemental licensing examination out-of-state psychologists
Section § 2948
If you meet the necessary requirements and pay the initial fee, the board will give you a license.
The board shall issue a license to all applicants who meet the requirements of this chapter and who pay to the board the initial license fee provided in Section 2987.
license issuance applicant requirements initial license fee
Section § 2949
The law allows a committee dealing with psychologist licensing matters to meet privately if they're discussing personal requests from applicants or licensees. These requests can be for more time to get their required supervised experience or to hold a psychological associate registration longer than usual. The closed sessions are strictly to protect the individual's privacy.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 2949(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to public meetings, a committee of the board formed to address issues relating to licensure, and to which the board delegates authority to consider and decide requests from an applicant or licensee pertaining to their qualifications for licensure, may convene in closed session to consider and decide a request from an applicant or licensee for either of the following:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 2949(a)(1) An extension of time to gain supervised professional experience to meet the experience requirements for licensure.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 2949(a)(2) An extension of time to hold a
psychological associate registration beyond the maximum period otherwise allowed pursuant to regulations.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 2949(b) The committee shall only convene in closed session to the extent that it is necessary to protect the privacy of the applicant or licensee.
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