Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ)®
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), 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.
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.