Frequently Asked Questions for LP

A. The BSRB does not review or approve programs or coursework before an application has been submitted. Please review the educational requirements in K.A.R. 102-1-12 and/or visit with your academic dean.

A. There is not a separate application for a temporary license. Once the licensure application has been submitted and reviewed by the board you will be notified of your eligibility for a temporary license.

A. No. Continuing education is not required during the time that you are temporarily licensed.

A. No, only if the if the program is not accredited by APA.

A. The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is the exam which Kansas requires for licensure. The exam is given by Professional Examination Services (PES) and administered, via computer, at Thomson Prometric Testing Centers. The exam is offered Monday through Friday. The pass score is a scaled score of 500 or 70%.

A. You must submit a complete licensure application to the Board office at least eight weeks prior to the date you wish to register for the examination. Once the BSRB approves your application, you will be instructed on how to register for the exam. The exam is given by PES not the BSRB.

A. Indefinitely.

A. You must have a doctoral degree based on a program of studies in content primarily psychological, accredited by APA. If your program was not accredited by APA, the program shall meet the requirements listed in K.A.R. 102-1-12.  Please allow 4 months or longer for non APA accredited programs.

A. No. Doctoral level psychologists are not required to submit a training plan prior to working on post-doctoral hours. The submission of a training plan only applies to master’s level licensees working toward clinical licensure.

A. Two years of supervised experience of which:

1. One year and 1800 hours may be pre-doctoral internship.
2. At least one year and 1800 hours must be post-doctoral. Of the 1800 postdoctoral hours:
a. 900 hours shall be direct client contact providing psychological services, K.A.R. 102-1-1 (c)
b. 180 hours a year shall be providing general or non-clinical psychological services. K.A.R. 102-1-1 (h)
Please see K.A.R. 102-1-5a for the supervised experience requirements.

A. A licensed psychologist.

A. A licensed psychologist who has been licensed and practicing for at least 2 years beyond their licensure date.

A. No. The post-doctoral experience shall be 1800 hours and one year.

A. Yes.

A. At this time, continuing education programs, for psychologists, are not pre-approved by the BSRB. K.A.R. 102-1-15 states continuing education shall be clearly related to the enhancement of psychology practice, values, skills and knowledge.

A. Yes. If prior to your expiration date, you send your application form, fee, and explanation of how you will complete the necessary continuing education, the board may grant you an extension up to six months. Please see K.A.R. 102-1-15(g).

A. No, Kansas does not have reciprocity with any one state. Kansas does have licensure through reciprocity, which can be met by one of the following:

1. The state in which you are currently licensed has substantially equivalent requirements to those for licensure in Kansas, or
2. You are currently licensed and in good standing and meet the following requirements:
a. Continuous licensure and practice as a psychologist for the last 5 years with the minimum required work experience hours as listed in K.A.R. 102-1-3b(b)(3)(A), and
b. a doctoral degree in psychology.

A. No, at this time Kansas does not require applicants to pass a Jurisprudence examination.