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The California Board of Psychology licenses psychologists and psychological associates Each member may serve a maximum of two terms.

The California Board of Psychology dates back to 1958 when the first psychologists were certified in the state. The Board of Psychology is one of 30 regulatory entities which fall under the organizational structure of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Historically, the Board has been closely affiliated with the Medical Board of California. The Board consists of nine members (currently five licensed psychologists and four public members) who are appointed to the Board for four-year terms. The five licensed members and two public members are appointed by the Governor. One public member is appointed by the Senate Rules Committee, and one public member is appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. Public members cannot be licensed by the Board of Psychology or by any other Department of Consumer Affairs healing arts board. The Board's executive officer is appointed by the Board to ensure that the Board functions efficiently and serves solely in the interests of the consumers of psychological services in the State of California. The Board of Psychology is funded totally through license, application, and examination fees. The Board receives absolutely no tax money from the general Revenue Fund of the State of California.

03/27/2026

Here is the most current information regarding processing times for applications at the Board of Psychology.

03/19/2026

The Board of Psychology will be holding an informational webinar on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on March 27, 2026, 9am – 12pm.

No registration is needed. To log into the webinar, please use the following link:

https://dca-meetings.webex.com/dca-meetings/j.php?MTID=meda9365eff9168641f630e63fa1dbfa2

Attending this informational webinar provides you with CPD credit under Self-Directed Learning and towards the Laws and Ethics requirement.

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03/16/2026

The Board is gathering input on how well the public understands the roles of psychologists, licensed educational psychologists (LEPs), and pupil personnel services (PPS) credential holders in California. Consumers, parents/guardians, licensed professionals, credential holders, and others familiar with these roles are welcome to complete this quick 3-minute survey. Your experience is essential. Please feel free to take and share this survey with others who may have relevant experience.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOProles2026

This survey will close on April 3, 2026. Thank you for your time and insight.

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03/09/2026

ASPPB is calling for licensed psychologists, from all career stages and demographics, to serve on the Item Development Committee and the Examination Committee for the Integrated Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Interested licensees must show their interest by March 23, 2026. Please refer to this ASPPB link for instructions and further requirements.

ASPPB call for volunteers for examination and item development committees for the integrated EPPP.

02/02/2026

The Board of Psychology (Board) will meet in person in the 1st Floor Hearing Room at the Department of Consumer Affairs in Sacramento on Friday, February 13th at 9:00 a.m.

Topics for discussion and possible action include updates on the Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Loan Repayment Program, the development of the Integrated Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (Integrated EPPP), and the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).

To access the agenda, please use the link below:

https://psychology.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml

Physically attending the Board meeting will earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit under CPD Category #1 - Attendance at a California Board of Psychology Meeting.

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01/26/2026

The Board of Psychology would like to help promote a special webinar hosted by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). This webinar will cover the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program and will take place on February 4, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

For additional information and webinar registration, please refer to the HCAI website using the link below:

The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (MBH-SP) is ready to launch! The goal for the MBH-SP program is to support scholarship for individuals who are pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications and who can commit to serving Medi-Cal members. MBH-SP offers up to $240,000 in educa...

01/16/2026

The Licensure Committee of the Board of Psychology will meet on Friday, January 30th at 9:00 a.m., via WebEx and at in-person locations.

Agenda topics include an update on the status of the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and further discussion about preparation for a Stakeholders Meeting.

To access the agenda, please do so at the below link:

https://psychology.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml

Attending this Licensure Committee meeting will earn CPD credit under CPD Category #1 - Attendance at a California Board of Psychology Meeting.

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+19165747720

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http://www.psychology.ca.gov/

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