The EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) from ASPPB is the licensing exam for psychologists in the U.S. and Canada. It has two parts: Part 1 – Knowledge and Part 2 – Skills. Jurisdictions are phasing in the Part 2 requirement.
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Key takeaways
- A recommended passing scaled score of 500 on each part.
- Part 2 – Skills: 170 questions (130 scored) in about 4 hours 10 minutes, with a $450 fee.
- Part 1 covers eight knowledge domains, from biological bases to ethics.
- Check your state board for which parts it requires.
USA EPPP Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- ASPPB
- Parts
- Part 1 Knowledge, Part 2 Skills
- Passing
- 500 (scaled)
- Part 2
- 170 questions, ~4h10m, $450
EPPP Part 1 Content Domains
- Biological bases of behavior
- Cognitive-affective bases of behavior
- Social and cultural bases of behavior
- Growth and lifespan development
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Treatment, intervention, prevention and supervision
- Research methods and statistics
- Ethical, legal and professional issues
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What is the EPPP passing score?
ASPPB recommends a scaled score of 500 for both Part 1 and Part 2. Some jurisdictions set their own.
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