Maryland Psychology
Jurisprudence Exam – Study
Guide & Practice Questions
2026/2027
Board's functions
Licensing psychologists, approving psy associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE,
promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and
investigating complaints.
Board
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Number of hours required for licensure
3250 hours, across 2 years supervised experience (75% by a psychologist, 2 hours
for every 20 hours of experience plus other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the MD exam
75%
Requirement to pass the EPP exam (part I)
70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73% before 2002
Requirements for doctoral program in psychology
1) accredited by APA or Canadian psychological Assoc. ; 2) listed by the national
register of health service providers in psychology, or meets the requirements if the
,degree was earned outside the US or Canada. (Other exceptions for degrees
earned before 1981- US or 1988 (Canada) -p. 3 of 2015 regs
Why go on inactive status
Leaving state and may return to practice later
Duration of inactive status
2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2 years
How to reactivate license
apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to criminal history/background
check if inactive for 1 or more years
When do you renew
Every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked
5 years
What is Board's mission
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in
accordance with the laws in Md.
Why CE's important
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
What are goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's)
1 - maintain professional competency 2- increase professional skills and
knowledge 3 - prepare for new roles and responsibilities in practice 4 - expands
the science of psych theory, method, or practice NO'S: business meetings,
professional committee meetings, presentations/publications for a lay audience
What are the CE requirements
,40 CE's per 2 years. (Max 20 independent study (APA approved), minimum 3
ethics / law / risk management, minimum 3 cultural competence/diversity,
maximum 30 hours for scholarly activities). Goes on cycle ending March 31. Have
to keep proof in case of audit.
What kind of CE documentation is necessary
Reprints, transcript and course syllabi, test and certificate of completion for
independent study or workshops. Keep for 4 years.
What CE hours are earned for scholarly activities
Only earned by first 3 authors.
Authoring, editing, presenting or revising a publication. 20 hours for a book. 15 for
Editor of a book, author of a book chapter, author of a journal article. 15 for
service as Editor or Associate Editor of a journal. 15 for service on an editorial
board for a journal. 3 hours for each hour of presentation (max 15 hours) for an
authorized sponsor. 3 hours for each poster presentation (max 15 hours) for an
authorized sponsor. 15 hours for a teaching a new graduate level psychology
course
What are rules for earning CE at a presentation
Authorized sponsor, defined purpose and content area, qualified presenter, 1 hour
or more in length, record of attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation
Who is automatically authorized to provide CE in MD
NIH, APA, NASP, NASW, AMA, MD Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD Psych
Assoc (approved by APA), accredited academic institution
Failure to complete CE requirements
- do not complete, or do not comply with audit within 30 days
If denied license or renewal, can request a hearing
within 30 days, in writing; Board convenes a hearing
To reactivate license from inactive
, Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in last year. If more than a
year left in the cycle, complete another 20 in that time period.
To reactivate license from expired
Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in last year and complete
the rest on time, OR if more than 1 year since it expired, show 40 CE for the
current period.
Can you always reactivate an expired license?
No, not if more than 5 years expired. Then reapply.
How does the Board notify about a hearing
At least 30 days before, in person, registered or certified mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt; must state issued or charges
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing?
Yes, you can be alone or with counsel
why a prehearing conference
to attempt to settle the case, to prepare for the the hearing by delineating issues,
stipulating facts, arranging schedule, arranging witness list, subject matter of
testimony
What is discovery on request
by written request, either party can request within 15 days: witness list, copies of
documents
what is mandatory discovery
each party will provide the other (at least 15 days before prehearing conference
or 45 days before hearing) name and cv of expert witnesses, expert report
How is expert report evaluated
can exclude it if not sufficiently specific or doesn't comply. At the prehearing
conference, or just before the hearing
Jurisprudence Exam – Study
Guide & Practice Questions
2026/2027
Board's functions
Licensing psychologists, approving psy associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE,
promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and
investigating complaints.
Board
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Number of hours required for licensure
3250 hours, across 2 years supervised experience (75% by a psychologist, 2 hours
for every 20 hours of experience plus other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the MD exam
75%
Requirement to pass the EPP exam (part I)
70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73% before 2002
Requirements for doctoral program in psychology
1) accredited by APA or Canadian psychological Assoc. ; 2) listed by the national
register of health service providers in psychology, or meets the requirements if the
,degree was earned outside the US or Canada. (Other exceptions for degrees
earned before 1981- US or 1988 (Canada) -p. 3 of 2015 regs
Why go on inactive status
Leaving state and may return to practice later
Duration of inactive status
2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2 years
How to reactivate license
apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to criminal history/background
check if inactive for 1 or more years
When do you renew
Every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked
5 years
What is Board's mission
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in
accordance with the laws in Md.
Why CE's important
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
What are goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's)
1 - maintain professional competency 2- increase professional skills and
knowledge 3 - prepare for new roles and responsibilities in practice 4 - expands
the science of psych theory, method, or practice NO'S: business meetings,
professional committee meetings, presentations/publications for a lay audience
What are the CE requirements
,40 CE's per 2 years. (Max 20 independent study (APA approved), minimum 3
ethics / law / risk management, minimum 3 cultural competence/diversity,
maximum 30 hours for scholarly activities). Goes on cycle ending March 31. Have
to keep proof in case of audit.
What kind of CE documentation is necessary
Reprints, transcript and course syllabi, test and certificate of completion for
independent study or workshops. Keep for 4 years.
What CE hours are earned for scholarly activities
Only earned by first 3 authors.
Authoring, editing, presenting or revising a publication. 20 hours for a book. 15 for
Editor of a book, author of a book chapter, author of a journal article. 15 for
service as Editor or Associate Editor of a journal. 15 for service on an editorial
board for a journal. 3 hours for each hour of presentation (max 15 hours) for an
authorized sponsor. 3 hours for each poster presentation (max 15 hours) for an
authorized sponsor. 15 hours for a teaching a new graduate level psychology
course
What are rules for earning CE at a presentation
Authorized sponsor, defined purpose and content area, qualified presenter, 1 hour
or more in length, record of attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation
Who is automatically authorized to provide CE in MD
NIH, APA, NASP, NASW, AMA, MD Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD Psych
Assoc (approved by APA), accredited academic institution
Failure to complete CE requirements
- do not complete, or do not comply with audit within 30 days
If denied license or renewal, can request a hearing
within 30 days, in writing; Board convenes a hearing
To reactivate license from inactive
, Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in last year. If more than a
year left in the cycle, complete another 20 in that time period.
To reactivate license from expired
Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in last year and complete
the rest on time, OR if more than 1 year since it expired, show 40 CE for the
current period.
Can you always reactivate an expired license?
No, not if more than 5 years expired. Then reapply.
How does the Board notify about a hearing
At least 30 days before, in person, registered or certified mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt; must state issued or charges
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing?
Yes, you can be alone or with counsel
why a prehearing conference
to attempt to settle the case, to prepare for the the hearing by delineating issues,
stipulating facts, arranging schedule, arranging witness list, subject matter of
testimony
What is discovery on request
by written request, either party can request within 15 days: witness list, copies of
documents
what is mandatory discovery
each party will provide the other (at least 15 days before prehearing conference
or 45 days before hearing) name and cv of expert witnesses, expert report
How is expert report evaluated
can exclude it if not sufficiently specific or doesn't comply. At the prehearing
conference, or just before the hearing
