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Hawaii licenses Psychologists through the Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA, Professional and Vocational Licensing). Licensure for independent practice generally requires a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) from an accredited program, a period of supervised professional experience, and a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Verify current licensing, PSYPACT, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA, Professional and Vocational Licensing).
Doctoral degree in psychology (or educational psychology) from a regionally accredited university, or a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program, with specified substantive coursework. Multiple alternative pathways (e.g., CPQ, National Register, ABPP) are reportedly recognized. Verify exact education and coursework requirements with the Board.
Passage of the EPPP (ASPPB) is generally required, though certain endorsement/senior-psychologist pathways may differ. Verify current exam requirements with the Board.
Requires 3,800 total hours of supervised professional experience per the Board's licensing instructions — 1,900 hours during an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship and 1,900 hours of postdoctoral supervised experience. Verify current supervision and hour requirements with the Board.
The state has not enacted PSYPACT. Psychologists must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and an E.Passport or PSYPACT authority held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
Hawaii is not a PSYPACT participating state and reportedly has no enacted PSYPACT legislation; psychologists need separate Hawaii licensure to practice in the state. Confirm against the official PSYPACT member list and verify with the Hawaii Board of Psychology.
License portability may be available by endorsement/reciprocity, through ASPPB credentialing (e.g., the CPQ or Certificate of Professional Qualification), and — for cross-state telepsychology — through PSYPACT where the state participates. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA, Professional and Vocational Licensing).
Telepsychology practice is governed by state law and board rules; in PSYPACT states, an E.Passport authorizes telepsychology into other PSYPACT states. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA, Professional and Vocational Licensing).
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Psychologist licensing laws, board rules, doctoral education and examination requirements, PSYPACT participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state board of psychology.