California Occupational License

License Title:
    Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), License
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Board of Behavioral Sciences
     Licensing

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 1625 N Market Blvd., Suite S-200
Sacramento,  CA  95834

     Phone Number: (916) 574-7830
     Fax Number: (916) 574-8626

     E-mail Address: webmaster@dca.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.bbs.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Individuals engaged in the private practice of educational psychology.

Fees: Initial Application/Examination: $200
Fingerprint Processing for out-of-state applicants only: $59
Initial License (Max): $80
Re-Examination (written): $100

Examination Frequency: Written - Continuous Administration.

Exam Locations: Written - multiple.

Experience Requirement: Master’s degree, 60 semester hours or 90 quarter units postgraduate work in pupil personnel services; 3 years full-time experience as credentialed school psychologist. Must have at least 1 year of supervised professional experience in an accredited school of psychology program, or under the direction of a licensed psychologist.

Average Time to Process Application: Allow 60 days.

Renewal Period: Every 2 years.

Special License Requirements: Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation; take and pass examination.

Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 18, Section 1800.
Business and Professions Code, Chapter 13, Section 4986 et seq.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 193031