The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)® continues to work towards developing a single-session Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)® that assesses competency, including knowledge and skills, at the time of licensing. This ongoing process is about…
Tyrone, GA, June 26, 2025 –The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)® is marking a major milestone in the history of professional psychology licensure. First launched in 1965, the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)® remains the most widely used and trusted tool for assessing readiness to practice psychology in the United States and Canada.
EPPP: A 60-Year Commitment to Public Protection
First introduced by ASPPB in 1965, the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)® was created to support mobility and regulatory consistency across jurisdictions. Now in its 60th year, the EPPP remains the standard licensure exam for professional psychology in the U.S. and Canada.
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) has led the advancement of psychology licensure since its founding in 1961. After World War II spotlighted the urgent need for mental health care, psychology shifted from academic theory to clinical practice. In response, leaders in the field began setting standards for education, training, and professional recognition.
Public Comment Period Yields Significant Feedback Helping to Shape Future Actions
On October 22, 2024, the ASPPB Board of Directors issued a letter to their membership.
Please see the attached letter in response to a recent legal challenge of the EPPP (Part 2 - Skills).
In The Know: EPPP (Part 2-Skills) The ASPPB Board of Directors (Board) recently met for its June (2024) Board meeting. During this meeting, the Board spent a majority of its time discussing the comments and questions that were raised during the…
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)® has developed an optional computer-delivered sample exam for the EPPP (Part 2-Skills), that is available to all candidates who have been authorized by their Licensing Authority to take the EPPP. The sample exam is offered either online (SEPPPO) or at a Pearson VUE test center (SEPPP).
Important Updates from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)