EPPP Communications

Pursuing Licensure in Psychology?

Understanding the Five Building Blocks to Success Pursuing psychology licensure is a multi-step process that involves education, training, supervised experience, and passing specific exams. Depending on the state, territory, or province, the process can vary. The academic requirements for licensure…

ASPPB Marks 60th Anniversary of the EPPP and Announces Development of a Single-Session Competence-Based EPPP

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.

ASPPB: Its Role in the History of Psychology Licensure

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.