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Practicing Psychologist

Licensing authority: New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners · Application information

Licensure on an American Board of Professional Psychology diploma
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Diploma
Hold an American Board of Professional Psychology diploma awarded by examination and meet all other New Jersey legal requirements. The rule does not identify a particular currently offered examination supporting the diploma; the diploma and its award by examination are conditions.
Other requirements
Meet all other requirements of New Jersey law and complete the jurisprudence online examination under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.4(a).
Licensure on an ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Credential
Hold the ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification in psychology.
Other requirements
Meet all other requirements of New Jersey law; N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.4(b) expressly excuses taking the EPPP on this credential pathway, while requiring completion of the jurisprudence online examination.
Licensure on National Register credentials
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Credential
Be credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Other requirements
Meet all other requirements of New Jersey law; N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.4(b) expressly excuses taking the EPPP on this credential pathway, while requiring completion of the jurisprudence online examination.
Licensure by examination — allied field doctorate

All of the following:

Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Application
Submit the Board application, supporting official transcripts, dissertation abstract, two good-moral-character certificates, applicable fees, and supervised-experience documentation under N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Degree
Earned doctorate in an allied field with Board-approved substantially similar psychology training; submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a dissertation psychological in nature under N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.2.
Education
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(c)-(j): qualifying institutional accreditation; no more than one-third transferred doctoral credits; 40 psychology doctoral credits including six credits each in personality/human development, learning/physiological psychology, measurement/assessment, psychopathology, therapy/counseling or industrial/organizational psychology, and research/statistics; 20 additional graduate psychology credits. Meet program accreditation/designation or faculty and campus-attendance criteria, except the enrollment-before-September-19-2011 exception. The Board may recognize six dissertation credits and up to nine remediation credits.
Jurisprudence timing
Complete the Board jurisprudence online examination within 90 days after notification of passing the EPPP under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(b).
Oral discretion
N.J.S.A. 45:14B-18 allows an oral examination if the Board deems it advisable; it identifies no currently offered oral examination, so this discretion is an applicant condition.
Supervised experience
Two full-time-equivalent years (3,500 hours) of acceptable supervised professional psychology experience. N.J.S.A. 45:14B-17(b), as amended in 2020, permits any portion to precede the doctoral degree; the 2026 rule amendments remove the former postdoctoral restriction.
Written passing score
The ASPPB passing score in effect when the examination is taken applies under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(a).
Licensure by examination — equivalent training

All of the following:

Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Application
Submit the Board application, supporting official transcripts, dissertation abstract, two good-moral-character certificates, applicable fees, and supervised-experience documentation under N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Degree
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.3: earned doctorate and psychological dissertation or Board-accepted equivalent refereed scholarly publication, at least five years of extensive applied psychology experience immediately preceding application, and substantial formal postdoctoral study in an acceptable accredited program.
Education
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(c)-(j): qualifying institutional accreditation; no more than one-third transferred doctoral credits; 40 psychology doctoral credits including six credits each in personality/human development, learning/physiological psychology, measurement/assessment, psychopathology, therapy/counseling or industrial/organizational psychology, and research/statistics; 20 additional graduate psychology credits. Meet program accreditation/designation or faculty and campus-attendance criteria, except the enrollment-before-September-19-2011 exception. The Board may recognize six dissertation credits and up to nine remediation credits.
Jurisprudence timing
Complete the Board jurisprudence online examination within 90 days after notification of passing the EPPP under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(b).
Oral discretion
N.J.S.A. 45:14B-18 allows an oral examination if the Board deems it advisable; it identifies no currently offered oral examination, so this discretion is an applicant condition.
Supervised experience
Two full-time-equivalent years (3,500 hours) of acceptable supervised professional psychology experience. N.J.S.A. 45:14B-17(b), as amended in 2020, permits any portion to precede the doctoral degree; the 2026 rule amendments remove the former postdoctoral restriction.
Written passing score
The ASPPB passing score in effect when the examination is taken applies under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(a).
Licensure by examination — education outside the United States

All of the following:

Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Application
Submit the Board application, supporting official transcripts, dissertation abstract, two good-moral-character certificates, applicable fees, and supervised-experience documentation under N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Education
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(c)-(j): qualifying institutional accreditation; no more than one-third transferred doctoral credits; 40 psychology doctoral credits including six credits each in personality/human development, learning/physiological psychology, measurement/assessment, psychopathology, therapy/counseling or industrial/organizational psychology, and research/statistics; 20 additional graduate psychology credits. Meet program accreditation/designation or faculty and campus-attendance criteria, except the enrollment-before-September-19-2011 exception. The Board may recognize six dissertation credits and up to nine remediation credits.
Foreign degree
Demonstrate a psychology doctorate equivalent to one from a regionally accredited United States university; submit a comprehensive evaluation by the National Register or an acceptable NACES-member evaluator and any additional Board-required documentation under N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.4.
Jurisprudence timing
Complete the Board jurisprudence online examination within 90 days after notification of passing the EPPP under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(b).
Oral discretion
N.J.S.A. 45:14B-18 allows an oral examination if the Board deems it advisable; it identifies no currently offered oral examination, so this discretion is an applicant condition.
Supervised experience
Two full-time-equivalent years (3,500 hours) of acceptable supervised professional psychology experience. N.J.S.A. 45:14B-17(b), as amended in 2020, permits any portion to precede the doctoral degree; the 2026 rule amendments remove the former postdoctoral restriction.
Written passing score
The ASPPB passing score in effect when the examination is taken applies under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(a).
Licensure by examination — psychology doctorate

All of the following:

Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Application
Submit the Board application, supporting official transcripts, dissertation abstract, two good-moral-character certificates, applicable fees, and supervised-experience documentation under N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(a).
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Degree
Earned doctorate in psychology meeting N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1.
Education
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(c)-(j): qualifying institutional accreditation; no more than one-third transferred doctoral credits; 40 psychology doctoral credits including six credits each in personality/human development, learning/physiological psychology, measurement/assessment, psychopathology, therapy/counseling or industrial/organizational psychology, and research/statistics; 20 additional graduate psychology credits. Meet program accreditation/designation or faculty and campus-attendance criteria, except the enrollment-before-September-19-2011 exception. The Board may recognize six dissertation credits and up to nine remediation credits.
Jurisprudence timing
Complete the Board jurisprudence online examination within 90 days after notification of passing the EPPP under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(b).
Oral discretion
N.J.S.A. 45:14B-18 allows an oral examination if the Board deems it advisable; it identifies no currently offered oral examination, so this discretion is an applicant condition.
Supervised experience
Two full-time-equivalent years (3,500 hours) of acceptable supervised professional psychology experience. N.J.S.A. 45:14B-17(b), as amended in 2020, permits any portion to precede the doctoral degree; the 2026 rule amendments remove the former postdoctoral restriction.
Written passing score
The ASPPB passing score in effect when the examination is taken applies under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(a).
Reactivation of an inactive license
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the Board reinstatement/reactivation application, an employment history for the inactive or suspended period, and applicable current, delinquent, prorated and reinstatement fees as prescribed for this pathway.
Continuing education
N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.4 requires proof of conditions precedent including continuing education for the period immediately preceding the renewal period sought; the statute controls the period. The Board also states: 4) Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.20.
Out of state ce substitution
A valid corresponding out-of-state license in good standing and proof of that state's CE satisfies the specified CE requirement under N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.4(c) and N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.18(b). If that state imposes no CE, the Board rule requires the New Jersey CE.
Remediation
c) If a Board review of an application establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reactivation, the Board may require the applicant to submit to and successfully pass an examination or an assessment of skills, a refresher course, or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reactivation of the license.
Remediation examination identity
The remedial provision does not identify a particular examination; any skills assessment, refresher education, supervision or practice restriction selected by the Board is an applicant condition.
Licensure by reciprocity
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Application
Completed application, application and criminal-background-check fees, consent and satisfactory FBI and New Jersey background results; verification of every present and former license; New Jersey service-of-process agent if the applicant is a nonresident without a New Jersey office.
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Existing license
Hold a valid current corresponding out-of-state psychologist license; the Board must find education, training, and examination requirements substantially equivalent to its current standards under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(a)1.
Experience
Practiced psychology for at least two years within the five years preceding application under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(a)2.
Good standing
No licensing-board action, adverse out-of-state institutional or employer privileges action, or pending disciplinary proceeding; all board fines paid under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(c).
Prior exam equivalence
The examination supporting the existing license must be nationally recognized and comparable in scope and rigor, but need not be identical to the current New Jersey examination under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(d); this clause identifies no particular examination.
Discretionary reciprocity with a pending action
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 21 years of age under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(a).
Application
Completed application, application and criminal-background-check fees, consent and satisfactory FBI and New Jersey background results; verification of every present and former license; New Jersey service-of-process agent if the applicant is a nonresident without a New Jersey office.
Board discretion
Board discretion applies where pending licensing, privileges, disciplinary or criminal matters do not establish serious inability, public-welfare risk, economic or physical harm, or significant threat; jurisprudence remains in the examination set, with any excusal an applicant condition.
Character
Good moral character and no conduct constituting grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-14(b)-(c).
Existing license
Hold a valid current corresponding out-of-state psychologist license; the Board must find education, training, and examination requirements substantially equivalent to its current standards under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(a)1.
Experience
Practiced psychology for at least two years within the five years preceding application under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(a)2.
Good standing
No licensing-board action, adverse out-of-state institutional or employer privileges action, or pending disciplinary proceeding; all board fines paid under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(c).
Good standing exception
g) The Board may grant a license without examination to an applicant seeking reciprocity who holds a corresponding license from another state who does not meet the good standing requirement of (a) above due to a pending action by a licensing board, a pending action by an out-of-State institution, organization, or employer affecting the applicant's privileges to practice, a pending disciplinary proceeding, or a pending criminal charge or arrest for a crime, provided the alleged conduct of the applicant that is the subject of the action, proceeding, charge, or arrest does not demonstrate a serious inability to practice psychology, adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare, or result in economic or physical harm to a person or create a significant threat of such harm.
Prior exam equivalence
The examination supporting the existing license must be nationally recognized and comparable in scope and rigor, but need not be identical to the current New Jersey examination under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.3(d); this clause identifies no particular examination.
Reinstatement following automatic suspension for nonrenewal
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the Board reinstatement/reactivation application, an employment history for the inactive or suspended period, and applicable current, delinquent, prorated and reinstatement fees as prescribed for this pathway.
Continuing education
N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.4 requires proof of conditions precedent including continuing education for the period immediately preceding the renewal period sought; the statute controls the period. The Board also states: 6) Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.20.
Out of state ce substitution
A valid corresponding out-of-state license in good standing and proof of that state's CE satisfies the specified CE requirement under N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.4(c) and N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.19(b). If that state imposes no CE, the Board rule requires the New Jersey CE.
Remediation
c) If a Board review of an application establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reinstatement, the Board may require the applicant to submit to and successfully pass an examination or an assessment of skills, a refresher course, or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reinstatement of the license.
Remediation examination identity
The remedial provision does not identify a particular examination; any skills assessment, refresher education, supervision or practice restriction selected by the Board is an applicant condition.
Biennial active license renewal
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Continuing education
Normally 40 credits during the preceding biennial period: at least four domestic-violence credits, one opioid-drug credit, and one credit through the Board jurisprudence online review. At least 20 credits must be approved courses or programs under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.21(a); up to 19 may be eligible professional activities under 10.21(b), as amended May 18, 2026.
Module
The renewal page links the Board jurisprudence online review to the same online module used for applicant licensure; any CE waiver is recorded as an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable fee; the Board renews licenses for two years under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.17(b).
Waiver
The Board may individually waive continuing education for illness, disability, retirement or other good cause under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-47(c). Apply in writing with supporting materials at least 90 days before renewal under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.23; a waiver applies only to the particular biennial period.
First biennial license renewal
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Continuing education
Normally 40 credits during the preceding biennial period: at least four domestic-violence credits, one opioid-drug credit, and one credit through the Board jurisprudence online review. At least 20 credits must be approved courses or programs under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.21(a); up to 19 may be eligible professional activities under 10.21(b), as amended May 18, 2026.
First renewal exception
c) Licensees applying for their first biennial renewal shall not be required to indicate that they completed continuing education requirements.
Module
The renewal page links the Board jurisprudence online review to the same online module used for applicant licensure; any CE waiver is recorded as an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable fee; the Board renews licenses for two years under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.17(b).
Waiver
The Board may individually waive continuing education for illness, disability, retirement or other good cause under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-47(c). Apply in writing with supporting materials at least 90 days before renewal under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.23; a waiver applies only to the particular biennial period.
Renewal in inactive status
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Continuing education
Normally 40 credits during the preceding biennial period: at least four domestic-violence credits, one opioid-drug credit, and one credit through the Board jurisprudence online review. At least 20 credits must be approved courses or programs under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.21(a); up to 19 may be eligible professional activities under 10.21(b), as amended May 18, 2026.
Inactive status
Elect inactive status and do not practice psychology in New Jersey or represent eligibility to practice until reactivation under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.17(c); an applicable individual CE waiver remains a condition.
Module
The renewal page links the Board jurisprudence online review to the same online module used for applicant licensure; any CE waiver is recorded as an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable fee; the Board renews licenses for two years under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.17(b).
Waiver
The Board may individually waive continuing education for illness, disability, retirement or other good cause under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-47(c). Apply in writing with supporting materials at least 90 days before renewal under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.23; a waiver applies only to the particular biennial period.
Renewal within the statutory 30 day grace period
State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Continuing education
Normally 40 credits during the preceding biennial period: at least four domestic-violence credits, one opioid-drug credit, and one credit through the Board jurisprudence online review. At least 20 credits must be approved courses or programs under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.21(a); up to 19 may be eligible professional activities under 10.21(b), as amended May 18, 2026.
Late renewal
Submit renewal and late fees within 30 days after expiration. The license remains valid during those 30 days; failure to renew then causes automatic suspension. Statutory late-notice relief applies under N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1(e).
Module
The renewal page links the Board jurisprudence online review to the same online module used for applicant licensure; any CE waiver is recorded as an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable fee; the Board renews licenses for two years under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.17(b).
Waiver
The Board may individually waive continuing education for illness, disability, retirement or other good cause under N.J.S.A. 45:14B-47(c). Apply in writing with supporting materials at least 90 days before renewal under N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.23; a waiver applies only to the particular biennial period.

One-year Unsupervised Permit

Licensing authority: New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners · Application information

One year unsupervised temporary permit issuance

All of the following:

Application
File the licensing application and submit a specific written practice plan, including caseload types, affiliations and billing arrangements under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.1(a)7-8.
Board faq conflict
The controlling 2026 adopted rule retains this permit. The Board FAQ states: This application was utilized when the oral exam was a requirement for licensure. This process was discontinued and therefore applicants are advised to instead complete the practicing psychologist license type. Note: This permit cannot be used for the accrual of supervision hours.
Existing license
Hold a good-standing out-of-state psychologist license with substantially similar requirements; otherwise qualify under the New Jersey Act, with no disqualifying conduct or out-of-state license discipline under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.1(a)1-3,6.
Experience
5. Has had at least two years of active experience in the practice of applied psychology within the four years immediately preceding application;
Jurisprudence
Complete the jurisprudence online examination within 90 days of permit issuance and complete the examination process before permit expiration under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.1(b)-(c).
Qualification exception
4. Meets all requirements of New Jersey law other than the requisite number of hours of supervised experience;
Scope
Permit duration is at most one year; assume only cases readily transferable if the permit ends. The Board FAQ states the permit cannot accrue supervision hours.
Supervision rule overlap
The May 18, 2026 one-year rule excepts the required supervision hours, while 13:42-3.2(a) requires a supervised permit for applicants obtaining those hours; these source statements are recorded without inventing an exemption from supervision.
Written exam
Complete the written EPPP as a New Jersey licensing requirement under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1, subject to any applicable reciprocity or recognized-credential exemption under 13:42-5.3 or 13:42-5.4. Passing before permit application remains an examination dependency; the permit conditions and waiver determine what this applicant must personally sit.
Extension of the one year temporary permit

All of the following:

Application
File the licensing application and submit a specific written practice plan, including caseload types, affiliations and billing arrangements under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.1(a)7-8.
Board faq conflict
The controlling 2026 adopted rule retains this permit. The Board FAQ states: This application was utilized when the oral exam was a requirement for licensure. This process was discontinued and therefore applicants are advised to instead complete the practicing psychologist license type. Note: This permit cannot be used for the accrual of supervision hours.
Existing license
Hold a good-standing out-of-state psychologist license with substantially similar requirements; otherwise qualify under the New Jersey Act, with no disqualifying conduct or out-of-state license discipline under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.1(a)1-3,6.
Experience
5. Has had at least two years of active experience in the practice of applied psychology within the four years immediately preceding application;
Extension
Submit a written good-cause extension request and required fee at least 30 days before expiration. The Board may require a caseload review, supervision or other practice restrictions, and protection of the public under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.4.
Jurisprudence
Complete the jurisprudence online examination within 90 days of permit issuance and complete the examination process before permit expiration under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.1(b)-(c).
Qualification exception
4. Meets all requirements of New Jersey law other than the requisite number of hours of supervised experience;
Scope
Permit duration is at most one year; assume only cases readily transferable if the permit ends. The Board FAQ states the permit cannot accrue supervision hours.
Supervision rule overlap
The May 18, 2026 one-year rule excepts the required supervision hours, while 13:42-3.2(a) requires a supervised permit for applicants obtaining those hours; these source statements are recorded without inventing an exemption from supervision.
Written exam
Complete the written EPPP as a New Jersey licensing requirement under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1, subject to any applicable reciprocity or recognized-credential exemption under 13:42-5.3 or 13:42-5.4. Passing before permit application remains an examination dependency; the permit conditions and waiver determine what this applicant must personally sit.

Three-year Supervised Permit

Licensing authority: New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners · Application information

Three year supervised temporary permit issuance

All of the following:

Application
File a licensing application with supporting materials, request the permit in writing, identify and obtain Board approval of the proposed supervisor, and submit required fees under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.6.
Board examination timing
N.J.S.A. 45:14B-6(f) allows issuance after all licensing requirements other than supervised experience are complete; that statutory timing controls. The lower-ranked rule additionally states: c) The permit holder shall obtain the required supervised experience and successfully complete the written examination and jurisprudence online examination prior to the expiration of the permit.
Character
No disqualifying conduct under the Uniform Enforcement Act; undertake only cases readily transferable if the permit expires or is suspended or revoked.
Education
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(c)-(j): qualifying institutional accreditation; no more than one-third transferred doctoral credits; 40 psychology doctoral credits including six credits each in personality/human development, learning/physiological psychology, measurement/assessment, psychopathology, therapy/counseling or industrial/organizational psychology, and research/statistics; 20 additional graduate psychology credits. Meet program accreditation/designation or faculty and campus-attendance criteria, except the enrollment-before-September-19-2011 exception. The Board may recognize six dissertation credits and up to nine remediation credits.
Experience
Two full-time-equivalent years (3,500 hours) of acceptable supervised professional psychology experience. N.J.S.A. 45:14B-17(b), as amended in 2020, permits any portion to precede the doctoral degree; the 2026 rule amendments remove the former postdoctoral restriction.
Statutory examination timing
(f) As a practicing psychologist for a period not exceeding three years under the supervision of a licensed practicing psychologist or a person designated by the board as an eligible supervisor, if he has a temporary permit therefor which the board may issue upon his completion of all the requirements for licensing under this act except the supervised experience requirement.
Supervision
Complete supervised practice under N.J.A.C. 13:42-4, including an approved supervisor and supervision plan; permit duration may not exceed three years. The permit is also required for supervision in otherwise exempt facilities under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.2(a).
Written passing score
The ASPPB passing score in effect when the examination is taken applies under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(a).
Extension of the three year temporary permit

All of the following:

Application
File a licensing application with supporting materials, request the permit in writing, identify and obtain Board approval of the proposed supervisor, and submit required fees under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.6.
Board examination timing
N.J.S.A. 45:14B-6(f) allows issuance after all licensing requirements other than supervised experience are complete; that statutory timing controls. The lower-ranked rule additionally states: c) The permit holder shall obtain the required supervised experience and successfully complete the written examination and jurisprudence online examination prior to the expiration of the permit.
Character
No disqualifying conduct under the Uniform Enforcement Act; undertake only cases readily transferable if the permit expires or is suspended or revoked.
Education
Meet N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1(c)-(j): qualifying institutional accreditation; no more than one-third transferred doctoral credits; 40 psychology doctoral credits including six credits each in personality/human development, learning/physiological psychology, measurement/assessment, psychopathology, therapy/counseling or industrial/organizational psychology, and research/statistics; 20 additional graduate psychology credits. Meet program accreditation/designation or faculty and campus-attendance criteria, except the enrollment-before-September-19-2011 exception. The Board may recognize six dissertation credits and up to nine remediation credits.
Experience
Two full-time-equivalent years (3,500 hours) of acceptable supervised professional psychology experience. N.J.S.A. 45:14B-17(b), as amended in 2020, permits any portion to precede the doctoral degree; the 2026 rule amendments remove the former postdoctoral restriction.
Extension
Submit a written good-cause extension request and required fee at least 30 days before expiration. The Board may require a caseload review, supervision or other practice restrictions, and protection of the public under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.4.
Statutory examination timing
(f) As a practicing psychologist for a period not exceeding three years under the supervision of a licensed practicing psychologist or a person designated by the board as an eligible supervisor, if he has a temporary permit therefor which the board may issue upon his completion of all the requirements for licensing under this act except the supervised experience requirement.
Supervision
Complete supervised practice under N.J.A.C. 13:42-4, including an approved supervisor and supervision plan; permit duration may not exceed three years. The permit is also required for supervision in otherwise exempt facilities under N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.2(a).
Written passing score
The ASPPB passing score in effect when the examination is taken applies under N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1(a).

State Board of Psychological Examiners' Jurisprudence Examination

Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • N.J.S.A. Title 45, Chapter 14B — Practicing Psychology Licensing Act
  • N.J.S.A. Title 45, Chapter 1 — Professions and Occupations Generally
  • N.J.A.C. Title 13, Chapter 42 — Board of Psychological Examiners
  • N.J.A.C. Title 13, Chapter 45C — Uniform Regulations
  • N.J.S.A. Title 2C, Chapter 21
  • N.J.S.A. Title 17, Chapter 48A
  • N.J.S.A. Title 17B, Chapter 27
  • N.J.S.A. Title 26, Chapter 2H
Examination sources

EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)

Provider
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB); delivered by Pearson VUE at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination; each item has three or four possible responses, only one of which is correct; the score is the number of correct responses. A French form (FEPPP) is available only to candidates whose licensing authorities legally require a French form.
Exam questions
225 items: 175 scored and 50 unscored pretest items
Time limit
4 hours and 15 minutes for completion of the exam items
Passing score
Scaled score (200-800 scale); ASPPB recommended passing scores of 500 for independent practice and 450 for supervised practice; each licensing authority sets its own passing standard
Exam fee
$600 USD exam fee per sitting plus $91.88 test sitting fee (English EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge))
Examination outline
  • Domain 1. Biological Bases of Behavior (10%)
    • KN1. Functional correlates and determinants of the neurobiological and genetic bases of behavior pertaining to perception, cognition, personality, and mood and affect in normal, acute and chronic neurobehavioral disease processes and disease comorbidities
    • KN2. Drug classification, mechanisms of action, and desired/adverse effects of therapeutic agents, drugs of abuse, and complementary or alternative agents
    • KN3. Results from major trials and general guidelines for pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and combined treatment of psychological disorders
    • KN4. Behavioral genetics, transmission and expression of genetic information and its modification, and the role and limitations of this information in understanding disorders
    • KN5. Applications of structural and functional brain imaging methods, electrophysiological methods, therapeutic drug monitoring methods, and genetic screening methodologies, and the evidence for their effectiveness
  • Domain 2. Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior (13%)
    • KN6. Major research‐based theories and models of intelligence and their application
    • KN7. Major research-based theories, models, and principles of learning and their application
    • KN8. Major research‐based theories and models of memory and their application
    • KN9. Major research‐based theories and models of motivation and their application
    • KN10. Major research-based theories and models of emotion and their application
    • KN11. Elements of cognition, including sensation and perception, attention, language, information processing, visual-spatial processing, executive functioning
    • KN12. Relations among cognitions/beliefs, behavior, affect, temperament, and mood
    • KN13. Influence of psychosocial factors on cognitions/beliefs and behaviors
  • Domain 3. Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior (11%)
    • KN14. Major research‐based theories and models of social cognition (e.g., person perception, development of stereotypes, prejudice)
    • KN15. Social interaction and relationships (e.g., attraction, aggression, altruism, organizational justice, verbal and non‐verbal communication, internet communication, mate selection, empathy)
    • KN16. Group and systems processes (e.g., school, work, and family systems, job satisfaction, team functioning, conformity, persuasion) and social influences on functioning
    • KN17. Major research‐based personality theories and models
    • KN18. Cultural and sociopolitical psychology (e.g., privilege, cross‐cultural comparisons, political differences, international and global awareness, religiosity and spirituality, acculturation)
    • KN19. Identity diversity and intersectionality (e.g., psychological impact of diversity on individuals, families, and systems)
    • KN20. Causes, manifestations, and effects of oppression
  • Domain 4. Growth and Lifespan Development (12%)
    • KN21. Normal growth and development across the lifespan
    • KN22. Influence of individual‐environment interaction on development over time (e.g., the relationship between the individual and the social, academic, work, community environment)
    • KN23. Major research‐based theories and models of development
    • KN24. Influence of diverse identities on development
    • KN25. Family development, configuration, and functioning and their impact on the individual across the lifespan
    • KN26. Life events that can influence the course of development across the lifespan
    • KN27. Risk and protective factors that may impact a developmental course (e.g., nutrition, prenatal care, health care, social support, socioeconomic status, abuse, victimization, and resiliency)
    • KN28. Disorders and diseases that impact the expected course of development over the lifespan
  • Domain 5. Assessment and Diagnosis (16%)
    • KN29. Psychometric theories, item and test characteristics, test construction and standardization procedures, reliability and validity, sensitivity and specificity, and test fairness and bias
    • KN30. Assessment theories and models (e.g., developmental, behavioral, ecological, neuropsychological)
    • KN31. Assessment methods and their strengths and limitations (e.g., self‐report, multi-informant reports, psychophysiological measures, work samples, assessment centers, direct observation, structured and semi‐structured interviews)
    • KN32. Commonly used instruments for the measurement of characteristics and behaviors of individuals and their appropriate use with various populations
    • KN33. Issues of differential diagnosis and integration of non‐psychological information into psychological assessment
    • KN34. Instruments and methods appropriate for the assessment of groups and organizations (e.g., program evaluation, needs assessment, organizational and personnel assessment)
    • KN35. Criteria for selection and adaptation of assessment methods (e.g., evidenced-based knowledge of assessment limitations, cultural appropriateness, trans‐cultural adaptation, and language accommodations)
    • KN36. Classification systems and their underlying rationales and limitations for evaluating client functioning; dimensional vs. categorical approaches to diagnosis
    • KN37. Factors influencing evidence-based interpretation of data and decision‐making (e.g., base rates, group differences, cultural biases and differences, heuristics)
    • KN38. Constructs of epidemiology and base rates of psychological and behavioral disorders
    • KN39. Major research-based theories and models of psychopathology
    • KN40. Measurement of outcomes and changes due to prevention or intervention efforts with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations
    • KN41. Use of technology in implementing tests, surveys, and other forms of assessment and diagnostic evaluation (e.g., validity, cost-effectiveness, consumer acceptability)
  • Domain 6. Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention and Supervision (15%)
    • KN42. Factors related to treatment or intervention decision-making (e.g., relevant research, matching treatment to assessment/diagnosis, matching client or patient with psychologist characteristics, knowledge and use of allied services, cost and benefit, readiness to change)
    • KN43. Contemporary research-based theories and models of treatment, intervention, and prevention
    • KN44. Treatment techniques and interventions and the evidence for their comparative efficacy and effectiveness
    • KN45. Methods and their evidence base for prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation with diverse and special populations
    • KN46. Interventions to enhance growth and performance of individuals, couples, families, groups, systems, and organizations
    • KN47. Research-based consultation models and processes
    • KN48. Research-based models of vocational and career development
    • KN49. Telepsychology and technology‐assisted psychological services
    • KN50. Healthcare systems, structures, and economics, and how these impact intervention choice
    • KN51. Approaches to health promotion, risk reduction, resilience, and wellness
    • KN52. Contemporary theories and models of supervision and their evidence base
  • Domain 7. Research Methods and Statistics (7%)
    • KN53. Sampling and data collection methods
    • KN54. Design of case, correlational, quasi‐experimental, and experimental studies
    • KN55. Analytic methods, including qualitative (e.g., thematic, phenomenological) and quantitative (e.g., probability theory; descriptive, inferential, and parametric statistics; meta-analysis; factor analysis; causal modeling)
    • KN56. Statistical interpretation (e.g., power, effect size, causation vs. association, clinical vs. statistical significance)
    • KN57. Critical appraisal and application of research findings (e.g., adequacy of design and statistics, limitations to generalizability, threats to internal and external validity, design flaws, level of evidence)
    • KN58. Evaluation strategies and techniques (e.g., needs assessment, process and implementation evaluation, formative and summative program evaluation, outcome evaluation, cost‐benefit analysis)
    • KN59. Considerations regarding community involvement and participation in research
    • KN60. Dissemination and presentation of research findings
  • Domain 8. Ethical/Legal/Professional Issues (16%)
    • KN61. Current ethical principles and codes for psychologists (APA, CPA)
    • KN62. Professional standards and relevant guidelines for the practice of psychology (e.g., standards for educational and psychological testing)
    • KN63. Laws, statutes, and judicial decisions that affect psychological practice
    • KN64. Identification and management of potential ethical issues
    • KN65. Models of ethical decision‐making
    • KN66. Approaches for continuing professional development
    • KN67. Emerging social, legal, ethical, and policy issues and their impact on psychological practice
    • KN68. Client and patient rights
    • KN69. Ethical issues in the conduct of research
    • KN70. Ethical issues in supervision
    • KN71. Ethical issues in technology-assisted psychological services
Examination sources