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Unlike a certification you apply for directly, the EPPP is a licensing exam — your
state or provincial psychology board authorizes you to take it. Here’s how eligibility works, per
ASPPB.
The core requirement: a doctoral degree
Most candidates hold a doctoral degree in psychology, along with the doctoral supervised experience and
any postdoctoral experience their jurisdiction requires.
Your licensing board authorizes you
You first apply for licensure with your state, provincial, or territorial psychology board.
The board reviews your education and experience, confirms your eligibility, and then authorizes you to
register for the EPPP and schedule at Pearson VUE.
| Step | Who |
|---|---|
| Confirm education & experience | Your psychology licensing board |
| Authorize you to register | Your licensing board (via the ASPPB portal) |
| Schedule & deliver the exam | Pearson VUE |
Because requirements vary by jurisdiction, always confirm the specifics with your own board before
registering.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the EPPP eligibility requirements?
Most candidates hold a doctoral degree in psychology plus the supervised and postdoctoral experience their jurisdiction requires. Your state, provincial, or territorial psychology board reviews your eligibility and authorizes you to register for the exam.
Who decides if you can take the EPPP?
Your psychology licensing board. The EPPP is a licensing exam, so the board confirms your education and experience and then authorizes you to register and schedule at Pearson VUE.
Do you need a doctorate to take the EPPP?
In most jurisdictions, yes — candidates typically hold a doctoral degree in psychology. Confirm the exact requirement with your own licensing board, as requirements vary.
Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).