D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6905

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-6905 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION

6905.1

To qualify for a license under this chapter, an applicant shall receive a passing score on a jurisprudence examination developed by the Board on the laws and rules of the District of Columbia and the ethical standards pertaining to the practice of psychology in the District.

6905.2

An applicant shall not be eligible to take the District examination until all other requirements for a license are met.

6905.3

The jurisprudence examination may consist of questions on the following:

(a) The District of Columbia statutes and rules concerning the practice of psychology; and

(b) The Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.

6905.4

The passing score on the jurisprudence examination shall be set by the Board.

6905.5

The Board may require applicants to be interviewed with respect to their past and present education and experience relating to psychology.

6905.6

An applicant who fails the jurisprudence examination on two (2) consecutive attempts may not retake the examination for six (6) months following the second failure. Thereafter, the applicant may not retake the examination for one (1) year after each failure.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6905

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 2921, 2925 (April 22, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 2747, 2754 (May 4, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 4921 (May 16, 2014)

Authority: § 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2012 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.