NRS641.170. Qualifications of applicants for licensure as psychologist, behavior analyst and assistant behavior analysts; Board to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement.

      1.  Each application for licensure as a psychologist 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.  Each application for licensure as a behavior analyst 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 master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science or special education and holds a current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or any successor in interest to that organization.

      (e) Has completed other education, training or experience in accordance with the requirements established by regulations of the Board.

      (f) Has completed satisfactorily a written examination in Nevada law and ethical practice as administered by the Board.

      3.  Each application for licensure as an assistant behavior analyst 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 bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science or special education approved by the Board and holds a current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or any successor in interest to that organization.

      (e) Has completed other education, training or experience in accordance with the requirements established by regulations of the Board.

      (f) Has completed satisfactorily a written examination in Nevada law and ethical practice as administered by the Board.

      4.  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; and

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

      5.  The written statement issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 4 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 for licensure as a psychologist has not earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board and the Board determines that the 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.

      (Added to NRS by 1963, 191; A 1971, 221; 1977, 1567; 1987, 2081; 1989, 1541; 1995, 2494; 2009, 1482; 2011, 2615)