Florida Laws and Rules - Psychology
What is a "provisional psychologist licensee" A person provisionally licensed to provide psychological services under
supervision
What is the composition of the Board of Psychology 7 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. 5
members must be licensed psychologists in good standing in THIS state. 2
members must be CITIZENS who are not and HAVE NEVER BEEN licensed
psychologists and who are not connected to the practice of psychology in any
way. At least one member of the board must be 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
What is the term for members of the Board of 4 years - and members shall serve until their successors are appointed.
Psychology?
Where is the Board's official headquarters? Tallahassee, Florida
Licensure by Examination - Licensed Psychologist 1. Complete application
2. Pay application fee and an examination fee (No more than $500 each)
3. Submit proof of doctoral-level psychological education or equivalent
4. At least 2 years (or 4,000 hours) of experience in psychology in association
with or under supervision of a licensed psychologist.
5. Passed the examination - If an applicant has obtained a passing score as
established by the board by rule - need only pass the Florida law and rules
portion of the exam
LIcensure by Examination - Licensed School 1. Complete application
Psychologist 2. Pay nonrefundable application fee and an examination fee (not to exceed
$250) each.
3. Submit proof of doctorate, specialist, or equivalent degree from a program
primarily psychological in nature, including 60 semester hours or 90 quarter
hours of graduate study in areas related to school psychology
4. Minimum of 3 years experience in school psychology, 2 years of which must
be supervised by an individual who is a licensed school psychologist or who
has otherwise qualified as a school psychologist supervisor, by education and
experience, as set forth by rule of the department. A doctoral internship may
be applied toward the supervision requirement.
5. Passed the examination
What is a "provisional psychologist licensee" A person provisionally licensed to provide psychological services under
supervision
What is the composition of the Board of Psychology 7 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. 5
members must be licensed psychologists in good standing in THIS state. 2
members must be CITIZENS who are not and HAVE NEVER BEEN licensed
psychologists and who are not connected to the practice of psychology in any
way. At least one member of the board must be 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
What is the term for members of the Board of 4 years - and members shall serve until their successors are appointed.
Psychology?
Where is the Board's official headquarters? Tallahassee, Florida
Licensure by Examination - Licensed Psychologist 1. Complete application
2. Pay application fee and an examination fee (No more than $500 each)
3. Submit proof of doctoral-level psychological education or equivalent
4. At least 2 years (or 4,000 hours) of experience in psychology in association
with or under supervision of a licensed psychologist.
5. Passed the examination - If an applicant has obtained a passing score as
established by the board by rule - need only pass the Florida law and rules
portion of the exam
LIcensure by Examination - Licensed School 1. Complete application
Psychologist 2. Pay nonrefundable application fee and an examination fee (not to exceed
$250) each.
3. Submit proof of doctorate, specialist, or equivalent degree from a program
primarily psychological in nature, including 60 semester hours or 90 quarter
hours of graduate study in areas related to school psychology
4. Minimum of 3 years experience in school psychology, 2 years of which must
be supervised by an individual who is a licensed school psychologist or who
has otherwise qualified as a school psychologist supervisor, by education and
experience, as set forth by rule of the department. A doctoral internship may
be applied toward the supervision requirement.
5. Passed the examination
