Section 1206 - Qualifications for license(a) An applicant shall be qualified for a license to practice psychology after submission of proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant: (1) is of acceptable moral character; and(2) is either (i) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in psychology, Doctor of Psychology, or Doctor of Education in psychology and has not less than two years of supervised experience, provided that such experience is acceptable to the board pursuant to criteria established by board regulations, or (ii) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a doctoral degree in a field related to psychology and has not less than two years of supervised experience, provided such experience and training are acceptable to the board as being equivalent to the above pursuant to criteria established by board regulations; and(3) has passed an examination duly adopted by the board; and(4) has paid all appropriate fees in the amount determined by the board by regulation; and(5) has not been convicted of a felony under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," or of an offense under the laws of another jurisdiction which if committed in this Commonwealth would be a felony under "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," unless: (i) at least ten years have elapsed from the date of conviction;(ii) the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the board that he has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since the conviction such that licensure of the applicant should not be expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety of his patients or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal violations; and(iii) the applicant otherwise satisfies the qualifications contained in or authorized by this act. As used in this clause the term "convicted" shall include a judgment, an admission of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere.
(b) Each applicant shall submit an affidavit or affirmation of the applicant as to the verity of the application. Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of fact in his application shall be subject to prosecution for perjury.(c) In case of failure at any examination, the applicant shall have the privilege of a second examination by the board with the payment of an additional fee. The board may adopt regulations governing the eligibility of applicants who have failed to pass two examinations in order to be admitted to subsequent examinations.Amended by P.L. TBD 2016 No. 53, § 1, eff. 8/22/2016.1972, March 23, P.L. 136, No. 52, §6. Amended 1986 , April 25, P.L. 89, No. 33, § 5, imd. effective.