Chapter Psy 2
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION AND LICENSURE OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Psy 2.01 Application procedure.
Psy 2.012 Interim Psychologist.
Psy 2.014 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses.
Psy 2.015 Application abandonment.
Psy 2.09 Education and experience equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology.
Psy 2.10 Supervised psychological experience.
Psy 2.14 Temporary practice.
Psy 2.15 Temporary authorization to practice.
Psy 2.16 Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology.
Psy 2.01
Psy 2.01
Application procedure. An applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall submit all of the following:
Psy 2.01(1)
(1) The properly completed and signed application form.
Psy 2.01(3)(a)
(a) Official transcript indicating a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by any of the following organizations:
Psy 2.01(3)(b)
(b) Academic training that the examining board determines to be substantially equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology on the basis of standards established in s.
Psy 2.09.
Psy 2.01(3)(c)
(c) Documentation of academic credentials evaluated by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists or other credential evaluation organization approved by the Board.
Psy 2.01(4)
(4) Documentation of completion of psychological work meeting the requirements in s.
Psy 2.10.
Psy 2.01 Note
Note: As of January 1, 2026, the EPPP will consist of a 2-part exam, comprising of a knowledge-based part (Part 1) and a skills-based part (Part 2).
Psy 2.01(6)
(6) Evidence of passing the jurisprudence exam.
Psy 2.01(7)
(7) Verification of the applicant's credentials in all states or countries in which the applicant has ever held a credential.
Psy 2.01(8)(a)
(a) The applicant has a pending charge for an exempt offense as defined in s.
111.335 (1m) (b), Stats. or a violent crime against a child, as defined in s.
111.335 (1m) (d), Stats., which is substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.
Psy 2.01(8)(b)
(b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.
Psy 2.01(9)
(9) Fingerprint or other biometric-based information for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history information from the federal bureau of investigation and the Wisconsin department of justice in a manner directed by the department.
Psy 2.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; am. (intro.),
Register, August, 1993, No. 452, eff. 9-1-93; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, May, 1995, No. 473; am. (3),
Register, January, 1997, No. 493, eff. 2-1-97; am. (1), (2) and (7),
Register, June, 1999, No. 522, eff. 7-1-99;
CR 02-124: am. (12)
Register July 2003 No. 571, eff. 8-1-03; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register July 2004 No. 583;
CR 15-102: r. and recr.
Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16; correction in (4) made under s. 35.17, Stats.,
Register August 2016 No. 728;
CR 21-003: r. and recr. (8)
Register December 2021 No. 792, eff. 1-1-22;
EmR2127: emerg. am. (3) (a), (b), (4), eff. 11-2-21;
CR 21-080: r. and recr. (3) (a), am. (3) (b), (4)
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23;
CR 23-064: cr. (9) Register June 2024 No. 822, eff. 7-1-24.
Psy 2.012(1)(1)
Subject to s.
455.09, Stats., the examining board shall grant an interim psychologist license to an applicant who submits all of the following:
Psy 2.012(1)(c)1.
1. Official transcript indicating a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by any of the following organizations:
Psy 2.012(1)(c)2.
2. Academic training that the examining board determines to be substantially equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology based on the standards established in s.
Psy 2.09.
Psy 2.012(1)(d)
(d) Evidence of a completed internship of at least 1,500 hours after the completion of all doctoral level coursework. Completion of all doctoral level coursework means all required courses associated with the doctoral degree are completed, unless otherwise determined by the board or its designee.
Psy 2.012(1)(f)1.
1. The applicant has a pending charge for an exempt offense as defined in s.
111.335 (1m) (b), Stats. or a violent crime against a child, as defined in s.
111.335 (1m) (d), Stats., which is substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.
Psy 2.012(1)(f)2.
2. The applicant has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.
Psy 2.012(1)(g)
(g) Fingerprint or other biometric-based information for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history information from the federal bureau of investigation and the Wisconsin department of justice in a manner directed by the department.
Psy 2.012(2)
(2) An interim psychologist license issued under s.
455.04 (2), Stats., is valid for 2 years or until the individual obtains a psychologist license under s.
455.04 (1), Stats, whichever is earlier. An individual holding an interim psychologist license is not required to complete continuing education.
Psy 2.012 History
History: EmR2127: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-21;
CR 21-080: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23;
CR 23-064: cr. (1) (g) Register June 2024 No. 822, eff. 7-1-24.
Psy 2.013
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 examining board to be substantially equivalent to the standards in this state may apply for license by submitting the following:
Psy 2.013(1)
(1) The properly completed and signed application form.
Psy 2.013(4)
(4) Evidence of passing the jurisprudence exam.
Psy 2.013(5)(a)
(a) The applicant has a pending charge for an exempt offense as defined in s.
111.335 (1m) (b), Stats. or a violent crime against a child, as defined in s.
111.335 (1m) (d), Stats., which is substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.
Psy 2.013(5)(b)
(b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.
Psy 2.013(6)
(6) Fingerprint or other biometric-based information for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history information from the federal bureau of investigation and the Wisconsin department of justice in a manner directed by the department.
Psy 2.013 History
History: CR 15-102: cr.
Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16;
CR 21-084: r. (3)
Register February 2022 No. 794, eff. 3-1-22;
EmR2127: emerg. am. (intro.), cr. (5), eff., 11-2-21;
CR 21-080: am. (intro), cr. (5)
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23;
CR 23-064: cr. (6) Register June 2024 No. 822, eff. 7-1-24. Psy 2.014
Psy 2.014 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal license to practice psychology shall be granted to a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member who the board determines meets all of the requirements under s.
440.09 (2), Stats. Pursuant to s.
440.09 (2m), Stats., the board may request verification necessary to make a determination under this section.
Psy 2.014 Note
Note: Application forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services' website at
http://dsps.wi.gov.
Psy 2.014 History
History: EmR2127: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-21;
CR 21-080: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23.
Psy 2.015
Psy 2.015 Application abandonment. An applicant who files an application but who does not comply with a request for information related to the application within one year of the date of the board's last request shall file a new application. An applicant who files an application but who does not fully complete the application within 3 years of the date of the application shall file a new application.
Psy 2.015 History
History: Cr.,
Register, January, 1997, No. 493, eff. 2-1-97.
Psy 2.05(1)(1)
The passing score on each examination is determined by the board to represent minimum competence.
Psy 2.05(2m)
(2m) The board may adopt the recommended passing score of the examination provider for the EPPP.
Psy 2.05(4)
(4) The board shall make the determination of the passing score of the jurisprudence exam after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics.
Psy 2.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; r. and recr.,
Register, January, 1997, No. 493, eff. 2-1-97;
CR 15-102: am. (1), r. (2), (3), am. (4)
Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16.
Psy 2.09
Psy 2.09
Education and experience equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology. The equivalent to a doctorate in psychology is a doctorate degree which meets all of the following requirements:
Psy 2.09(1)
(1) The curriculum shall contain all of the following content:
Psy 2.09(1)(a)
(a) Scientific psychology, including all of the following:
Psy 2.09(1)(b)
(b) Scientific, methodical and theoretical foundations of practice in the substantive area of professional psychology in which the program has its training emphasis including all of the following:
Psy 2.09(1)(c)
(c) Diagnosing or defining problems through psychological assessment and measurement and formulating and implementing intervention strategies including all of the following:
