Licensure?

What is the purpose of having licensure?

  • To protect the public
  • To limit license to qualified individuals
  • To ensure ongoing competence and high standards of practice
  • To sanction violations of standards of professional conduct
  • To serve the best interests of both the public and the profession

What are the sequence of steps leading to licensure?

  • Become familiar with licensing requirements in target jurisdictions(s) of interest
  • Select acceptable graduate training program in psychology (i.e., APA/CPA accredited, ASPPB/NR designated or equivalent)
  • Sign up for the ASPPB Credentials Bank and begin banking credentials
  • Complete required coursework, including practicum experiences
  • Apply for and successfully complete internship
  • Complete doctoral degree (required in a vast majority of jurisdictions)
  • Complete post-doctoral supervised experience (required in a vast majority of jurisdictions)
  • Complete necessary examinations

From:  http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/Mobility_/Path_to_Licensure_December_2.pdf

Now, please, help  me, Family, because what I don't understand is why on earth would anyone go through four or more years of post-graduate work, to become eligible for taking the licensure exam, and either not take the exam, or perhaps fail the exam.

And if a person didn't take the exam, or if the person failed the exam, should they be legally eligible to practice psychology in any state of the United States (or in Canada)?

And, I've never heard Umar talk about any of his internship experiences.  Nor I have I heard Umar refer to any scholarly articles he's written or studies that he's conducted.

Inquiring minds want to know...


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