Section 338.2549. Foreign graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; psychologist examination; eligibility.

Rule 49.   To establish eligibility for the psychologist licensure examination, an applicant who graduated from a foreign, non-accredited postsecondary institution shall comply with all of the following:

(a)     Submit the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b)     Possess either a doctoral degree in psychology or a doctoral degree in a closely related field from an educational program that is substantially equivalent to an accredited educational program that meets the standards in R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), or (c). In addition, the degree shall be from an educational institution that is substantially equivalent to an accredited educational institution that meets the standards in R 338.2529(2). Evidence of meeting these requirements shall include an evaluation of the applicant's non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of the national association of credential evaluation services.

(c)     Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language if the applicant's educational program was taught in a language other than English. To demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language, the applicant shall establish that he or she meets the requirements in R 338.2523.

History: 2015 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 15, 2015.