Wisconsin Administrative Code Psychology Examining Board
Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board
The Psychology Examining Board in Wisconsin is part of the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Its main role is to regulate the practice of psychology to protect the public by:
Licensing psychologists and psychological associates.
Establishing requirements for education, training, and examinations.
Enforcing professional standards and disciplinary rules.
Key Areas of the Administrative Code
The rules for the Psychology Examining Board are mainly found in Chapters SPS 1–7 and SPS 8–9 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code:
Licensing and Qualifications
Requirements for psychologists:
Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
Completion of supervised professional experience.
Passing the national examination and state jurisprudence exam.
Requirements for psychological associates:
Master’s degree in psychology.
Supervised experience and exams specific to the associate level.
Examinations
The Board requires candidates to pass:
EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Wisconsin law/jurisprudence exam (testing knowledge of state-specific rules and ethical standards)
Supervision and Continuing Education
Licensed psychologists must complete continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
Psychological associates require supervision by a licensed psychologist for certain hours, especially early in practice.
Standards of Practice
Rules set ethical and professional conduct standards.
Guidance on recordkeeping, confidentiality, informed consent, and appropriate clinical practice.
Discipline
The Board can investigate complaints and take disciplinary action for:
Unethical practice
Malpractice
Violation of administrative rules
Administrative Code Structure
SPS 1–5: General provisions and definitions applicable to all professions under DSPS.
SPS 6: Specific provisions for psychologists (licensure, exams, supervision).
SPS 7: Rules about continuing education and professional conduct.
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