Licensed Psychologist · Connecticut · regulated by Connecticut Department of Public Health (licensing) with the Board of Examiners of Psychologists · high confidence
| Degree | Doctorate from an APA-accredited program, or a non-APA program meeting RCSA §20-188-2 criteria |
|---|---|
| Internship | Degree program must include a supervised practicum, internship or field training of at least one academic year (non-APA route); internship does not count toward the work experience |
| Supervised experience | At least one year of supervised work experience, pre- or postdoctoral: ≥35 h/week for ≥46 weeks within 12 months, or ≥1,800 h within 24 months |
| Pre-doctoral hours | Yes: the year may be predoctoral or postdoctoral, but the degree-required internship does not count |
| Postdoc required? | No |
| Credential during the postdoc | None required: work-experience exemption (CGS §20-195); optional 'psychology resident' title under an approved plan; temporary permit for doctoral-level psychology provider (CGS §20-191d, 1 year, non-renewable) |
| Exams | EPPP (passing score 500); no jurisprudence or oral exam listed on current DPH requirements page |
| EPPP-2 | not adopted (no statute, regulation or DPH page refers to EPPP Part 2) |
| PSYPACT | member: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted at CGS §20-187b (P.A. 22-81, §42) |
Supervision during the postdoc
- Supervision: ≥3 h supervision/consultation per 40 h worked, ≥1 h individual, direct, face-to-face; supervisor ≤3 concurrent supervisees
- Who may supervise: Doctoral-level psychologist licensed in the state where the experience occurs; not closely related to supervisee
- Minimum time: 12 months (35 h/wk × 46 wks route); otherwise none beyond hour total
- Time limit: 24 consecutive months for the 1,800-hour route; 12 consecutive months for the full-time route
Related credentials
- School psychology: School psychologist / school psychological examiner certificates issued by the State Board of Education (CGS §20-195(b))
Can you be supervised remotely in Connecticut?
Mostly, with some limits. What shapes this: video status not stated.
- Video supervision: Per 40 h of work, ≥3 h supervision incl. ≥1 h 'individual, direct, face-to-face'; DPH defines supervision as direct, face-to-face; video not addressed.
- Supervisor licensed in Connecticut? other: doctoral-level psychologist licensed in the state where the experience is completed
- Supervisee cap: ≤3 individuals completing the work experience concurrently
The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.
Recent and pending changes
P.A. 23-195 §18 created the doctoral-level psychology provider temporary permit (CGS §20-191d) from 2/1/2024. RCSA §§20-188-1 to -3 last amended 8/17/2009.
Where the rules are unclear
Connecticut’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:
- Does 'individual, direct, face-to-face' supervision (RCSA §20-188-3(b)) include live video?
In the board’s own words
“The work experience shall consist of at least one year at the pre-doctoral or post-doctoral level and does not include an internship” — Regs. Conn. State Agencies §20-188-3 (Work experience standards)✓ matched in the source
“no less than 1800 hours within twenty-four consecutive months. No more than forty hours per week shall be credited” — Regs. Conn. State Agencies §20-188-3 (Work experience standards)✓ matched in the source
“For each 40 hours of work experience, such supervision or consultation shall consist of at least three hours” — Regs. Conn. State Agencies §20-188-3 (Work experience standards)✓ matched in the source
“a formal practicum, internship, or field training, which is supervised by program faculty” — Regs. Conn. State Agencies §20-188-2 (Doctoral educational standards), incl. (c)(11)✓ matched in the source
“Successful completion of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP ) administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards” — CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements✓ matched in the source
“Successful completion of at least 1 year of supervised work experience at the pre or post-doctoral level.” — CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements✓ matched in the source
“The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by the state of Connecticut” — Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-187b (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact), chap. 383✓ matched in the source
“Supervision is defined as direct, face-to-face supervision provided by a doctoral-level psychologist who is licensed in the state where the experience was conducted.” — CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements (incl. RCSA §20-188-3 text)✓ matched in the source
“provided by a doctoral-level psychologist who is licensed in the state where the experience was conducted.” — CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements (incl. RCSA §20-188-3 text)✓ matched in the source
“The supervisor shall not concurrently supervise more than a total of three individuals completing the work experience.” — CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements (incl. RCSA §20-188-3 text)✓ checked by hand
“shall not be satisfied when the experience is completed within an applicant's independent practice setting, or when the applicant receives direct client fees” — CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements (incl. RCSA §20-188-3 text)✓ checked by hand
“The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by the state of Connecticut” — Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-187b Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (ch. 383)✓ matched in the source
Other licenses in Connecticut
- LPC (professional counselor)
- LMFT (marriage and family therapist)
- LCSW (clinical social worker)
- All Connecticut licenses · every state
Sources
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-188 (Examination; qualifications), chap. 383
- Regs. Conn. State Agencies §20-188-3 (Work experience standards)
- Regs. Conn. State Agencies §20-188-2 (Doctoral educational standards), incl. (c)(11)
- CT DPH, Psychologist Licensure Requirements
- CT DPH, Post Doctoral Training Permits
- CT DPH, Psychology State Law Study Guide (undated legacy PDF)
Checked against Connecticut Department of Public Health (licensing) with the Board of Examiners of Psychologists’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.