Psychologist / Kansas
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Kansas Psychologist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral disorders. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Kansas data shows for Psychologists

Kansas sets the entry bar for psychologists at 5,351 training hours and a passing score on EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology), with 2 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)".

The initial price tag is $170, and renewal costs $153 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 40 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
19/100
Psychologist · Kansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
5,351 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$170
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$77/yr
$153 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
20.0 hrs/yr
40 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)
5,351 hours
Exam Requirement
EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Required
Initial License Fee
$170
Renewal Fee
$153
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
40 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Psychologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas's requirements cover 5351 hours of education or training, the EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) exam, and an initial fee of $170. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Psychologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas licenses psychologists who complete its requirements (5351 education hours, 2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Kansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Psychologist license to Kansas from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for psychologists nationally works like this: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Kansas. Verify the specifics with the Kansas licensing board.
Does Kansas require a background check for Psychologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the psychologist licensing process in Kansas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Psychologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas ties continued psychologist licensure to 40 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $153 renewal fee.

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Psychologist in Kansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a psychologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Kansas's psychologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Psychologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state psychologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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