State Psychology Boards

National

Passage of the national EPPP exam is a requirement for Psychologist licensure in all states. Educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam vary by state. 

All states require completion of supervised predoctoral practicum hours and a predoctoral internship (or an equivalent experience). Completion of Ohio State's PhD in Clinical Psychology requires satisfactory completion of at the least three pre-doctoral practicum experiences and an APA or PCSAS-accredited internship. 

In some jurisdictions, in addition to applying for licensure as a psychologist, an individual can obtain prescribing privileges. Ohio State's PhD in Clinical Psychology does NOT fulfill requirements for licensure as a prescribing psychologist. Typically, additional coursework in pharmacology is required to apply for licensure as a prescribing psychologist. 

Alabama

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Alabama. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Alaska

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Alaska. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Arizona

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply psychologist licensure in Arizona. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 3,000 hours of supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Arkansas

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Arkansas. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

California

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program does not meet educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in California. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1,500 hours of post-doctoral supervised professional experience and complete the required trainings. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

In addition to a doctoral degree from an accredited program, the California Board of Psychology requires applicants to complete additional coursework or experience, potentially beyond what is required for completion of the PhD in Clinical Psychology program in the following areas: Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention, Human Sexuality, Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting, Detection and Treatment of Alcohol and Other Chemical Substance Dependence, Spousal or Partner Abuse, Aging and Long-Term Care. 

Colorado

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Colorado. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Connecticut

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Connecticut. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must show successful completion of at least 1 year of supervised work experience at the pre- or post-doctoral level. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Delaware

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Delaware. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

District of Columbia

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in the District of Columbia. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must complete 4,000 hours of psychological practice experience after graduation. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Florida

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Florida. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2,000 hours of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Georgia

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Georgia.  In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1,500 hours of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Hawaii

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Hawaii. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1 year (1,900 hours) of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Idaho

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Idaho. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Illinois

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Illinois. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 1 year (1,750 hours) of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Indiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Indiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Iowa

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Iowa. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must show proof of completing a post-doctoral residency of at least 1,500 supervised hours. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Kansas

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Kansas. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must show proof of 12 months (1,800 hours) of post-doctoral supervised work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Kentucky

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Kentucky. In addition to meeting educational requirements applicants must show proof of having a three-semester-hour course in Individual Differences. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology requires a practicum in psychological assessment to apply for licensure. A psychological assessment practicum is available to individuals completing the PhD in Clinical Psychology program but is not a requirement for program completion. 

Louisiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Louisiana. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must show proof of a minimum of 2 years of supervised experience, 1 year of which may be a predoctoral internship. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.  

Maine

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Maine. In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must show proof of 1 year of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Maryland

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Maryland. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Massachusetts

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Massachusetts. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of 2 years of supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Michigan

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program does not meet educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Michigan. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of 2,000 hours of post-doctoral supervised experience and must have completed training on identifying victims of human trafficking. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Minnesota

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Minnesota. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of 1,800 hours of post-doctoral supervised work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Mississippi

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Mississippi. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Missouri

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Missouri. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of 1 year of supervised work experience.  Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Montana

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for Psychologist licensure in Montana. In addition to the educational requirements, applicant must show proof of a minimum of 1,600 hours of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Nebraska

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for Psychologist licensure in Nebraska. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Nevada

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Nevada. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New Hampshire

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in New Hampshire. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2 years of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New Jersey

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in New Jersey. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

The New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners requires six doctoral credit hours in 1) Personality Theory and Human Development Theory, 2) Learning Theory and/or Physiological Psychology, 3) Psychological Measurement and Psychological Assessment, 4) Psychopathology, 5) Psychological Therapy/counseling or Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and 6) Research and Statistical Design. Individuals who complete the PhD in Clinical Psychology may need to complete a additional 3 - 6 credit hours of coursework in personality theory and human development and/or learning theory or physiological psychology. 

New Mexico

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in New Mexico. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 3,000 hours of supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New York

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in New York. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2 years of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

North Carolina

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in North Carolina. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2 years of post-doctoral supervised practice. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.  

North Dakota

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in North Dakota. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Ohio

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Ohio. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2 years of supervised professional experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Oklahoma

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Oklahoma. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2,000 hours of post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.  

Oregon

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Oregon.  In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year (1,500 hours) of post-doctoral supervised work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Pacific Territories

Completion of Ohio State's APA and PCSAS-accredited PhD in Clinical Psychology program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam or apply for psychologist licensure in American Samoa or Guam.

Completion of Ohio State's APA and PCSAS-accredited PhD in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

 

Pennsylvania

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Pennsylvania. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2 years of supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Puerto Rico

Completion of Ohio State's APA and PCSAS-accredited PhD in Clinical Psychology program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam or apply for psychologist licensure in Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Rhode Island. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year (1,500 hours) of post-doctoral supervised work experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

South Carolina

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in South Carolina. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

South Dakota

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in South Dakota. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Tennessee

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Tennessee. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year of post-doctoral supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Texas

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Texas. In addition to the educational requirements, applicant must submit proof of 3,500 hours of supervised experience, 1,750 hours of which must be completed post-doctoral. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Utah

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Utah. In addition to the educational requirements, an applicant must also complete 4,000 hours psychology experience completed either pre- or post-degree. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

U.S. Virgin Islands

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in the U.S. Virgin islands. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year (1,500 hours) of post-doctoral supervised professional practice. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Vermont

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Vermont. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 2,000 hours of post-doctoral supervised practice. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Virginia

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Virginia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Washington

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Washington. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

West Virginia

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in West Virginia.  In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 1 year of supervised professional post-doctoral experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Wisconsin

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Wisconsin. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Wyoming

Completion of Ohio State’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program meets educational requirements to qualify to sit for the EPPP exam and apply for psychologist licensure in Wyoming. In addition to the educational requirements, the applicant must show proof of having 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.