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Massachusetts licenses Psychologists through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists. 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD/EdD) from an APA-accredited program (or equivalent), with qualifications set out in 251 CMR 3.00. Verify the specific accreditation and coursework requirements with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
Applicants must pass the EPPP (ASPPB) and a Massachusetts jurisprudence examination; a passing EPPP scaled score of approximately 500 is reportedly required. Verify the current passing scores and exam requirements with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
Approximately 3,200 hours of supervised professional experience (about two years), reportedly including at least 1,600 hours in an organized health service training program. Verify the exact pre- and post-doctoral hour requirements with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
Legislation to join PSYPACT has been introduced or is in progress in this state but has not yet been enacted into law. Until enactment, psychologists must hold this state’s own license to practice here.
Massachusetts has reportedly introduced PSYPACT legislation but has not yet enacted it, so it is not currently a participating member. Verify the current compact status with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists and psypact.gov.
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 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
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 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
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.