§ 3011a - Applications - Vermont Statutes

§ 3011a. Applications

(a) Any person desiring to obtain a license as a psychologist shall make application therefor to the board upon such form and in such manner as the board prescribes and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she:

(1) is at least 18 years of age;

(2) has had two years of experience, or their equivalent, in the practice of clinical psychology under the supervision of a person who is licensed or who is qualified to be licensed under this chapter;

(3) has successfully completed each examination that is required pursuant to section 3013 of this title; and

(A) possesses a doctoral degree in psychology obtained through a professional psychology training program awarded by an institution of higher education;

(B) possesses a master's degree in psychology obtained through a professional psychology training program awarded by an institution of higher education;

(C) possesses a master's degree in psychology awarded by an institution of higher education provided the person was enrolled as a candidate for the master's degree no later than December 31, 1993; or

(D) possesses a degree in psychology awarded by an institution of higher education based on a program that the board determines to be equivalent to that required in subdivisions (A) and (B) of this subdivision (3).

(b) In exceptional cases, the board may waive any requirement of this section if in its judgment the applicant demonstrates appropriate qualifications. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 34.)