Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ)®
At ASPPB, we created the Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ)® to help expedite the licensure application process and promote greater uniformity in credentialing standards. A CPQ® verifies that you have met specific requirements for licensure, education, examination, and training and that no disciplinary actions have ever been taken against your license.
Although a CPQ® does not constitute a license to practice, psychology licensing boards that accept the CPQ® will accept your educational preparation, supervised experience, and examination performance for licensure.
Applying for a CPQ®
To qualify for the ASPPB CPQ®, you must:
- Be licensed in the U.S. or Canada,
- Have met standards of educational preparation, supervised experience, and examination performance,
- Have practiced for a minimum of five years,
- Have no history of disciplinary action.
Contact the ASPPB Mobility Program for more information or to request a paper application form.
Additional CPQ® Benefits:
- Establishes an ASPPB Credentials Bank® record,
- Offers free EPPP score transfer services,
- Provides access to informative emails via the CPQ® listserv.
CPQ® Limitations
Some jurisdictions may:
- Require you to pass local requirements such as a jurisprudence exam (e.g., local mental health law), complete training on abuse reporting, or participate in a personal interview,
- Limit licensure to psychologists trained as health service providers in psychology—e.g., a non-health service provider psychologist could obtain the CPQ® yet not be eligible for licensure in some jurisdictions.