Minn. R. agency 168, ch. 7200, LICENSURE, pt. 7200.0550

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024

Part 7200.0550 - EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

Subpart 1.Two examinations.

To qualify for licensure, an applicant is required to pass two examinations:

A. a national standardized examination in psychology specified by the board; and

B. a professional responsibility examination specified by the board.

Subp. 2.Passing scores.

The passing score for a national standardized examination is the recommended score defined by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards for that examination. The passing score for the professional responsibility examination is specified by the board.

Subp. 3.Requirements for admission to examination.

An applicant shall not apply for the national standardized examination or the professional responsibility examination until after the requirements for the degree have been completed. In order to be admitted to examination an applicant shall:

A. file with the board a completed application for admission to examination that includes an affirmation that the statements made on the application are true and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of the applicant, and that is accompanied by payment in a manner specified by the board. This payment covers the current nonrefundable examination application fee;

B. provide official transcripts of all graduate work, including verification of the degree granted, to be submitted directly to the board from the institution granting the degree. Official transcripts shall be received in the board office prior to processing the application;

C. for an application based upon the equivalent of a master's degree in a doctoral program, provide for that equivalency to be verified in writing directly to the board by the degree program director or equivalent. Verification shall be received in the board office prior to processing the application; and

D. have met the applicable requirements of part 7200.1300 and the requirements of part 7200.1500 or 7200.1600, if applicable.

Subp. 4.Denial of admission to examination.

An applicant who has failed to meet the requirements in subpart 3, items A to C, shall be denied admission to the examination and informed in writing of the denial and the reasons for it. An applicant who has been denied admission to an examination may reapply and shall pay the current nonrefundable application fee with each application.

Subp. 5.Passing national examination while in another jurisdiction.

An applicant for licensure who has passed the national standardized examination required in subpart 1, item A, in another jurisdiction is considered to have met the requirements of this part with respect to that examination, provided performance on the examination in another jurisdiction is at least at the same level deemed satisfactory by Minnesota board standards at the time of application.

Subp. 6.Failure to pass or take examination.

An applicant who has failed an examination or failed to appear for an examination may reapply to take the examination, subject to any limitations imposed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or the test vendor. The applicant shall pay the current nonrefundable application fee with each application.

Minn. R. agency 168, ch. 7200, LICENSURE, pt. 7200.0550

37 SR 1085

Statutory Authority: MS s 148.905; 148.98