Licensure & examination preparation
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
Understand the exam you need, organize your study time, and choose preparation resources that fit the way you learn.
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Understand the requirements
Start with your licensing board.
- Start with your board: It determines eligibility, exam components, and the other steps toward licensure.
- Know the distinction: Part 1 tests knowledge; some jurisdictions also require Part 2–Skills.
Read the details about Start with your licensing board.
ASPPB develops the EPPP for psychology licensure in the United States and Canada. Its member jurisdictions require Part 1–Knowledge; some also require Part 2–Skills. Your licensing board decides your eligibility and complete licensing requirements.
Passing the EPPP is one licensing step. Confirm the components and timing required by your own board.
Sources: ASPPB: EPPP overview · ASPPB: which exam should I take?
Exam format and scoring
These figures apply to the current two-part EPPP.
| Component | Total items | Scored / unscored | Exam-item time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1–Knowledge | 225 | 175 / 50 | 4 hours 15 minutes |
| Part 2–Skills | 170 | 130 / 40 | 4 hours 10 minutes |
The appointment includes separate acknowledgment, tutorial, and survey time. Approved accommodations may change timing.
- Scoring: Scores use a 200–800 scale. ASPPB recommends 500 for independent practice; your board sets the applicable standard.
Read the details about scaled scores
Understand your scaled score.
Scores use a 200–800 scale. ASPPB recommends 500 for independent practice; the licensing board determines the applicable standard. A scaled score is not a percentage correct.
From board approval to test day
- Confirm your board’s requirements. Apply to the licensing authority where you intend to practice. Ask which EPPP components and application steps apply.
- Register through Clarus. After approval, follow your invitation to ASPPB’s Clarus portal, complete registration, and pay the examination and sitting fees.
- Arrange your appointment. Schedule with Pearson VUE within your authorization window. Complete the prescribed accommodations process before scheduling.
- Prepare for test day. Review identification, arrival, break, and rescheduling rules in the current handbook.
ASPPB moved examination registration to Clarus on September 29, 2026. Follow the current handbook and the instructions supplied after your board approves you.
Explore the current Part 1 content outline.
Use these eight areas to organize Part 1 review. Part 2 has a separate outline.
Biological bases of behavior
Review biological influences on behavior, including neurobiology, genetics, and psychopharmacology.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Cognitive-affective bases of behavior
Review learning, memory, cognition, motivation, and emotion.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Social and cultural bases of behavior
Review social processes, relationships, culture, identity, and their effects on behavior.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Growth and lifespan development
Review development across the lifespan and the interaction between people and their environments.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Assessment and diagnosis
Review measurement, assessment methods, diagnostic reasoning, and interpretation.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Treatment, intervention, prevention, and supervision
Review treatment, prevention, intervention, and supervision concepts.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Research methods and statistics
Review study design, data analysis, measurement, and research interpretation.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Ethical, legal, and professional issues
Review ethical standards, legal issues, and professional responsibilities.
Percentage of the current Part 1 blueprint. Study all domains and use practice results to guide additional review.
Part 2 addresses scientific orientation; assessment and intervention; relational competence; professionalism; ethical practice; and collaboration, consultation, and supervision.
Sources: ASPPB: current EPPP content areas
Your preparation plan
Create an EPPP study schedule.
Choose when you can study and get a dated plan with specific topics, practice questions, and review tasks for each session. The example below is ready to use or adjust.
Psychology Career Zone · EPPP Part 1 study schedule
Customize your scheduleChange dates, days, hours, and focus areas
Your study sessions
How this schedule is organized
Longer plans start with a baseline question set, then move through focused topic review, mixed practice, and a final review of missed concepts. Domain visits are guided by the current Part 1 exam weights. Optional priority areas receive a 50% boost in scheduling weight after each domain has a first visit; this is a planning choice, not an official study recommendation.
Each focused session includes recall, content review, and questions with explanation review. The topic examples are starting points; use your complete course or guide to cover the official outline. Session lengths add up to your weekly time budget. This is not a full-length mock-exam schedule or a measure of readiness.
For the current EPPP Part 1–Knowledge. Check your exam version before using this plan. It does not predict a score or establish readiness. Topic source: ASPPB’s current content outline. Find practice questions and study resources.
Mometrix EPPP preparation
Choose a preparation format.
Compare these optional Mometrix resources with your study needs and authorized exam version.
Online course
Mometrix EPPP Online Course
Online review lessons, practice questions with explanations, digital flashcards, and progress tracking.
Explore the course
Study guide
EPPP Secrets Study Guide
A paperback or online eBook with content review and practice questions with answer explanations.
View the study guide
Flashcards
EPPP Flashcards Study System
Printed question-and-answer cards with explanations for reviewing concepts in short sessions.
Explore flashcardsFree practice
Free EPPP Practice Test
A free online practice resource to sample questions and identify topics for further review.
Try free practicePsychology Career Zone promotes Mometrix preparation products. Check each product page for current coverage, access, pricing, and terms. Preparation materials do not guarantee a passing result.
Announced future changes
The 2027–2028 transition
- Late 2027: ASPPB plans to introduce the integrated EPPP.
- April 2028: The integrated exam is scheduled to become the only available EPPP. Check the transition rules for your exam date.
Read the details about The 2027–2028 transition
ASPPB plans to introduce an integrated EPPP in the fourth quarter of 2027. At that point, the current parts will close to first-time candidates. Candidates who failed a current part before the change may retake it through March 31, 2028. From April 1, 2028, the integrated exam is scheduled to be the only EPPP available.
The announced integrated exam combines knowledge and skills in six domains, with one overall pass/fail standard.
Current parts retain their published blueprints during 2026–2027. Check ASPPB and your board for your exam date; do not substitute the future outline for your current exam.
Sources: ASPPB: 2027–2028 transition announcement · ASPPB: future integrated EPPP content areas
Common questions
Do all candidates need Part 2–Skills?
No. Current Part 2 requirements depend on the jurisdiction. Confirm with your licensing board.
Does a practice score predict my EPPP result?
A practice percentage can reveal topics to revisit, but it is not an official scaled score or a guarantee of passing.
Will current materials cover the integrated EPPP?
Check the provider’s stated exam version and compare coverage with the official outline for the examination you will take.
Sources and further reading
- ASPPB: EPPP overview
- ASPPB: EPPP Candidate Handbook, September 2026
- ASPPB: which exam should I take?
- ASPPB: current EPPP content areas
- ASPPB: 2027–2028 transition announcement
- ASPPB: future integrated EPPP content areas
Use the current ASPPB handbook and your licensing board for official requirements. Product information comes from the linked Mometrix product pages.