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ASPPB unveils integrated EPPP; California board presses for data, access and a transition plan
Summary
ASPPB presented an integrated version of the EPPP to be operational in April 2027 that combines knowledge and skills in a single computer-based exam. California board members pressed for clarity on pass-rate impacts, accommodations, fees, sample exams and how non-APA graduates might be affected; ASPPB committed to sample exams, beta testing, and publishing fee decisions soon.
ASPPB representatives told the California Board of Psychology on Feb. 13 that the integrated examination for professional practice in psychology (the integrated EPPP) will combine knowledge and skills into a single, computer-based administration and is scheduled to be operational in April 2027. Dr. Hao Song, associate executive director of examination services at ASPPB, said the exam will include about 175 scored items, roughly 40 pretest items, and new item types including scenario-based questions that can include audio or video.
Why it matters: The integrated EPPP represents the most significant change to the licensure exam that California psychologists use to demonstrate readiness for independent practice. Board members said the timing, cost, and possible effects on candidate pass rates and equity require detailed…
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