ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2237: psychologists; licensure; requirements

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cobb, LD 5

BILL STATUS: Health

Abstract

Relating to psychologist licensure.

Provisions

1. Allows a doctoral degree program accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System to meet educational requirements for licensure. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

An applicant for licensure must have a doctoral degree accredited by one of the following regional accrediting agencies at the time of graduation:

· The New England Association of Schools and Colleges;

· The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;

· The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools;

· The Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges;

· The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; or

· The Western Association of Schools and Colleges. (A.R.S. § 32-2071)

A doctoral degree program that was accredited by the American Psychological Association meets educational requirements. (A.R.S. § 32 – 2071.01)

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2237

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Health

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