Update Regarding Psychology Students from Approved Schools

Update Regarding Psychology Students from Approved Schools

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At the November 22, 2008, Board of Psychology meeting, the Board took the following steps to address the situation of doctoral students enrolled in state approved schools of psychology following the sunset of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. The highlights of that discussion are as follows:

1. The Board voted to begin the regulatory process to define what degree from an approved school pursuant to Business & Professions Code section 2914(g) would meet the qualifications for licensure, including these requirements:
   (a) the applicant enrolled in a doctoral program in an approved school by December 31, 2008,
   (b) the degree is conferred by Dec 31, 2013, and
   (c) there is no legislation reenacting the BPPVE or a successor agency that affects the status of the school or the degree conferred.
2. During the regulatory process, applications for licensure from graduates of approved schools will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the degree meets the statutory educational requirements.

Please keep in mind that there is no guarantee that such a regulation will include these requirements as proposed, or ultimately be approved, so the Board encourages all students to know their rights and explore their options for completing their degrees.