Nevada Revised Statutes Section 641.170 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Qualifications of applicant; Board to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement.

1. Each application must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:

(a) Is at least 21 years of age.

(b) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board.

(c) Is a citizen of the United States, or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.

(d) Has earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board, or has other doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution deemed equivalent by the Board in both subject matter and extent of training.

(e) Has at least 2 years of experience satisfactory to the Board, 1 year of which must be postdoctoral experience in accordance with the requirements established by regulations of the Board.

2. Within 120 days after receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Board shall:

(a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section for licensure as a psychologist; and

(b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination.

3. The written statement issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 2 must include:

(a) If the Board determines that the qualifications of the applicant are insufficient for licensure, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.

(b) If the applicant has not earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board and the Board determines that his doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution is not equivalent in subject matter and extent of training, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.

Last modified: February 27, 2006