Michigan Psychology Licensure Requirements

500

Scaled score of 500 on the EPPP (Part 1) for full doctoral licensure. Master's-level Limited License (LLP) requires 350.

Full doctoral licensure: 2,000 predoctoral (internship) hours + 2,000 postdoctoral hours.

Required

Michigan Jurisprudence Examination — state statutes, administrative rules, and ethics.

Confirm the current format and any fee with LARA.

1. Earn a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
2. Complete 2,000 hours of predoctoral (internship) supervised experience.
3. Complete 2,000 hours of postdoctoral supervised experience under a licensed psychologist.
4. Pass the EPPP (Part 1) with a scaled score of 500.
5. Pass the Michigan Jurisprudence Examination.
6. Submit the application and fees to the Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA).

PSYPACT member

Michigan is a PSYPACT participating state, enabling telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across member states via an E.Passport / IPC. Michigan also offers licensure by endorsement for psychologists licensed elsewhere who meet substantially equivalent requirements — confirm with LARA.

Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA — Bureau of Professional Licensing)

(517) 241-0199

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