Florida Psychology Licensure Requirements

500

EPPP scaled score of 500 (out of 800). Florida also requires the Florida Laws and Rules Examination.

4,000 total hours: 2,000 during the doctoral internship + 2,000 postdoctoral residency. Postdoctoral experience must include at least 900 hours of direct client contact.

Required

Florida Laws and Rules Examination (state statutes & rules governing practice).

Since HB 975 (2024), applicants must also complete electronic fingerprinting via an FDLE-approved provider.

1. Earn a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited (or equivalent) psychology program.
2. Complete 2,000 hours of doctoral internship experience.
3. Complete 2,000 hours of postdoctoral residency (≥900 hours direct client contact).
4. Pass the EPPP with a scaled score of 500.
5. Pass the Florida Laws and Rules Examination and complete electronic fingerprinting.
6. Apply to the Florida Board of Psychology (Department of Health).

PSYPACT member

Florida is a PSYPACT participating state, enabling interjurisdictional telepsychology and temporary in-person practice for eligible psychologists. Verify current status at psypact.gov.

Florida Board of Psychology (Florida Department of Health, Ch. 490)

(850) 245-4373

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