Requirements
The requirements for obtaining licensure as a psychological associate are set forth in 22 TAC 463.8. Â Generally, these requirements include:
- a graduate degree in psychology, consisting of at least sixty (60) semester credit hours, with no more than twelve (12) hours of practicum, internship, or structured experience counted toward the total degree hour requirement;
- demonstrate proof of graduate level coursework required in 463.8(a)(4) by identifying courses/training listed on the applicant’s transcript;
- Six (6) semester credit hours of practicum, internship, or other structured experience within the graduate degree program, while under the supervision of a licensed psychologist;
- passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology; and
- passage of the Jurisprudence Examination.
The following are requirements for independent practice authority for licensed psychological associates:
- A minimum of 3,000 hours of post-graduate degree supervised experience obtained within 24-48 consecutive months, and in not more than three placements; and
- Application for independent practice authority to the Board.
Key Forms and Publications
- Psychological Associate Application Checklist
- Supervised Experience Documentation Form (Psychological Associate)
- Coursework Identification Form (LPA)
- LPA Independent Practice Authority, Application for
- Brochure Required for Licensed Psychological Associates Practicing Independently
You can find other helpful information for applying for a psychology license on our How To User Guides webpage or the Board’s Forms and Publications webpage.
When you are ready to apply, click on “Apply for a License” on the top left menu to learn about the Council’s online licensing application system and timelines.
