R156-61-302c. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

  (1) The examination requirements which shall be met by an applicant for licensure as a psychologist under Subsection 58-61-304(1)(g) are:

  (a) passing the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) developed by the American Association of State Psychology Board (ASPPB) with a passing score as recommended by the ASPPB; and

  (b) passing the Utah Psychologist Law and Ethics Examination with a score of not less than 75%.

  (2) A person may be admitted to the EPPP and Utah Psychologist Law and Ethics examinations in Utah only after meeting the requirements under Section 58-61-305, and after receiving written approval from the Division.

  (3) If an applicant is admitted to an EPPP examination based upon substantive information that is incorrect and furnished knowingly by the applicant, the applicant shall automatically be given a failing score and shall not be permitted to retake the examination until the applicant submits fees and a correct application demonstrating the applicant is qualified for the examination and adequately explains why the applicant knowingly furnished incorrect information. If an applicant is inappropriately admitted to an EPPP examination because of a Division or Board error and the applicant receives a passing score, the results of the examination may not be used for licensure until the deficiency which would have barred the applicant for admission to the examination is corrected.

  (4) An applicant who fails the EPPP examination three times will only be allowed subsequent admission to the examination after the applicant has appeared before the Board, developed with the Board a plan of study in appropriate subject matter, and thereafter completed the planned course of study to the satisfaction of the Board.

  (5) An applicant who is found to be cheating on the EPPP examination or in any way invalidating the integrity of the examination shall automatically be given a failing score and shall not be permitted to retake the examination for a period of at least three years or as determined by the Division in collaboration with the Board.

  (6) In accordance with Section 58-1-203 and Subsection 58-61-304(1)(g), an applicant for the EPPP or the Utah Psychologist Law and Ethics Examination shall pass the examinations within one year from the date of the psychologist application for licensure. If the applicant does not pass the examinations within one year, the pending psychologist application shall be denied. The applicant may continue to register to take the EPPP examination under the procedures outlined in Subsection R156-61-302c(4).

  (7) In accordance with Section 58-1-203 and Subsection 58-61-304(2)(d), an applicant for psychologist licensure by endorsement shall pass the Utah Psychologist Law and Ethics Examination within six months from the date of the psychologist application for licensure. If the applicant does not pass the examination in six months, the pending psychologist application shall be denied.