The examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular profession. [s. 15.08 (5) (b)] The examining board shall adopt such rules as are necessary under this chapter. [s. 455.08] Related statute or rule:
Plain language analysis:
Section 1 repeals and recreates the application process. An applicant is required to file an application, pay a fee, provide evidence of education or equivalent academic training or experience, documentation of a one year experience in psychological work, pass the Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), pass the jurisprudence exam, verification of credentials in another state and provide information relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction.
Section 2 creates a section on application by reciprocity. An applicant who holds an active license in another jurisdiction may apply for license by submitting an application, pay a fee, pass the jurisprudence exam and evidence of successful completion of an examination on the practice of psychology approved by the board or evidence of completion of at least 40 board approved continuing education hours within 2 years prior to application.
Section 3 creates a section on application by obtaining a diploma from the American Board of Professional Psychology. The applicant is required to pass an examination on the practice of psychology approved by the Board and the jurisprudence exam.
Section 4 repeals obsolete examination provisions relating to scheduling an examination, unauthorized assistance and time limits and other necessary controls.
Sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 updates the passing scores section to the passing grade on each exam is determined by the Board to represent minimum competence and the Board may adopt the provider’s recommended passing grade.
Section 9 repeals the requirement limiting how many times the examination can be taken.
Section 10 is repealed and recreated the section relating to education and experience equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology. The curriculum must include scientific psychology, scientific, methodical and theoretical foundations of practice, diagnosing or defining problems through psychological assessment and measurement and formulating and implementing intervention strategies, and a practicum, internship, field or laboratory training supervised by a person with a doctorate degree in psychology.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation: None
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: Illinois applicants are required to have graduated from a doctoral program or a program equivalent to a clinical, school or counseling psychology program and two y ears of supervised clinical, school or counseling psychology experience. An equivalent program shall consist of the following curriculum: scientific and professional ethics, biological basis of behavior, cognitive-affective basis of behavior, social basis of behavior, individual differences, assessment and treatment modalities. In addition, the applicant shall take the EPPP and the minimum passing score is set by the testing entity. An applicant holding a license in another state may apply by reciprocity by submitting proof that the licensing standards in the state of original jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those of Illinois. An applicant who is licensed for at least 20 years may apply under provisions for senior psychologists requiring proof of active licensure for 20 consecutive years and verification of a doctoral degree.
Iowa: Iowa applicants are required to have a doctoral degree, pass the EPPP and one year of supervised professional experience for no less than 1500 hours. An applicant may apply through endorsement by providing verification of a current Certificate of Professional Qualification issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or by providing verification of licensure in another jurisdiction with licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to those required in Iowa. The board may enter into a reciprocal agreement with other jurisdictions.
Michigan: Michigan applicants are required to possess either a doctoral degree in psychology or in a closely related field and pass the EPPP. An applicant may apply through endorsement by doing one of the following: licensed in another state for a minimum of 10 years, hold a current Certificate of Professional Qualification from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards; or hold a current health service provider credential issued by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Minnesota: Minnesota applicants are required to have a doctoral degree from a program that is an organized sequence of study in psychology, pass a national standardized examination in psychology specified by the board (passing score is the recommended score) and one full year of postdegree supervised employment consisting of a minimum of 1,800 hours of actual work experience that is accrued in no less than 12 months and in no more than 30 months. Applicants by mobility are required to show evidence of having a Certificate of Professional Qualification issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or a diplomate from the American Board of Professional Psychology or a health service provider in psychology.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Board reviewed their rules for statutory compliance and updated accordingly. In addition, the Board updated procedures and processes.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
This rule was posted for economic impact comments and none were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Eric.Esser@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Board Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-2377; email at Sharon.Henes@wisconsin.gov. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Comments may be submitted to Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8366, or by email to Sharon.Henes@wisconsin.gov. Comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be held on February 3, 2016 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. Psy 2.01 is repealed and recreated to read:
Psy 2.01 Application procedure. An applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall submit all of the following:
(1) The properly completed and signed application form.
(2) The application fee authorized by s. 440.05 (1), Stats. (2) Evidence of one of the following:
(a) Official transcript indicating a doctoral degree in psychology from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located.
(b) Academic training or specialized experience which in the opinion of the board is equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology.
(c) Documentation of academic credentials evaluated by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists or other credential evaluation organization approved by the Board.
(3) Documentation of at least one year experience in psychological work meeting the requirements in Psy 2.10
(4) Evidence of passing the Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
(5) Evidence of passing the written Wisconsin examination on the elements of practice essential to the public health, safety or welfare approved by the board.
(6) Verification of the applicant’s credentials in all states or countries in which the applicant has ever held a credential.
(7) For applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of a crime, all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or conviction are substantially related to the practice of psychology.
Section 2. Psy 2.013 is created to read:
Psy 2.013 Reciprocity. An applicant who holds an active license in another state, territory, foreign country or province whose license standards are deemed by the board to be equivalent to the standards in this state may apply for license by submitting the following:
(1) The properly completed and signed application form.
(2) The application fee authorized by s. 440.05 (1), Stats. (3) Evidence of one of the following:
(a) Evidence of successful completion of an examination on the practice of psychology approved by the board.
(b) Evidence of completion of at least 40 board approved continuing education hours obtained within 2 years prior to application.
(4) Evidence of successful completion of the written examination on the elements of practice essential to the public health, safety or welfare approved by the board.
Section 3. Psy 2.018 is created to read:
Psy 2.018 American Board of Professional Psychology diploma. An applicant who holds a diploma of the American Board of Professional Psychology may apply for a license by submitting the following:
