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Michigan licenses Psychologists through the Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA, Bureau of Professional 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 Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing).
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) in psychology from an APA- or ASPPB/NR-accredited program. Verify the specific accreditation and coursework requirements with the Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA).
Applicants must pass the EPPP (ASPPB); a scaled score of approximately 500 is reportedly required. Verify the current passing scores and any jurisprudence/ethics exam requirements with the Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA).
Reportedly about 4,000 total hours of supervised experience (approximately 2,000 predoctoral/internship and 2,000 postdoctoral), equivalent to roughly two years. Verify the exact pre- and post-doctoral hour requirements with the Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA).
The state has enacted PSYPACT (the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact). Psychologists who hold an E.Passport or IPC can practice telepsychology into, and provide temporary in-person practice in, this state and other PSYPACT states without a separate full license. Some enacting states have an effective date before they begin participating.
Michigan is reported as a participating PSYPACT state, enabling cross-state telepsychology and temporary in-person practice via an ASPPB E.Passport and APIT. Verify the current compact status with the Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA) and psypact.gov.
Michigan has enacted PSYPACT. 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 Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA, Bureau of Professional 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 Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA, Bureau of Professional 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.