EPPP Part 2 and the 2027 Integrated EPPP: What Changes and When
EPPP Part 2-Skills, introduced in 2020, is required today only in jurisdictions that have adopted it; ASPPB paused the plan to make it universal from January 1, 2026. In the fourth quarter of 2027 a single integrated EPPP replaces both parts for first-time candidates. Anyone who hasn't yet passed Part 1 or Part 2 by then can retake that part through March 31, 2028. From April 1, 2028 the integrated EPPP is the only exam, with a $650 fee. The beta test costs $100.
Below: each date with its source, what Part 2 looks like now, how Part 1's eight content areas compare with the new six domains, and whether to sit the current exams or wait. Every date comes from ASPPB pages checked on October 11, 2026; your licensing board still sets its own deadlines.
If you're approved and ready, the current Part 1 (and Part 2, if your board requires it) stays open to you until the integrated EPPP goes live in Q4 2027. After that, first-time candidates take only the integrated exam, and the old parts remain open to repeat takers until March 31, 2028.
The EPPP Part 2 and integrated EPPP timeline
This combines ASPPB's EPPP Blueprint Launch Timelines chart, its May 8, 2026 update on accessibility, eligibility and cost, and its Future EPPP Content Areas (2027) page.
- 2020EPPP (Part 2-Skills) introduced. Only candidates in jurisdictions that adopted it have to take it (ASPPB Candidate Handbook, September 2026).
- October 2022 decision, later pausedUniversal Part 2 mandate paused. ASPPB's board had decided to require both parts for licensure from January 1, 2026. It then voted to pause that decision. Part 2 is still available to jurisdictions that choose to use it (ASPPB, "EPPP: Legacy and Future," March 18, 2026).
- February 11, 2026Integrated EPPP blueprint announced. Six content domains, operational from fall 2027 (ASPPB announcement).
- Now through Q4 2027Part 1 and Part 2 open to all approved candidates. 2026 and 2027 administrations use the current published blueprints.
- Fall 2026 (planned)ASPPB's timeline lists a new sample exam based on the new blueprint and a call for beta-test volunteers. As of October 11, 2026, ASPPB's Sample Exams page did not yet list an integrated sample.
- March–April 2027Integrated EPPP beta test, $100. ASPPB's timeline puts beta scores in late June 2027, followed by standard setting to establish cut scores.
- Q4 (fall) 2027Integrated EPPP goes live. First-time candidates must take it. Part 1 and Part 2 close to first-time takers.
- Through March 31, 2028Retake window. Candidates who haven't passed Part 1 or Part 2 by the go-live date can retake that part until this date.
- April 1, 2028Integrated EPPP is the only exam; fee $650. ASPPB says its board will consider CPI-informed increases starting April 1, 2030.
What is EPPP Part 2-Skills?
Part 2-Skills tests applied competencies for independent practice. Part 1 tests knowledge. According to ASPPB's September 2026 EPPP Candidate Handbook, you can take Part 2 only after you pass Part 1, and it needs its own application and approval from your board. On its "Which Exam Should I Take?" page, ASPPB recommends taking it after you've finished all the supervised experience your jurisdiction requires.
| EPPP Part 2-Skills | Details (Handbook, Sep 2026) |
|---|---|
| Items | 170 total: 130 scored + 40 unscored pretest items |
| Time | 4 hours 10 minutes, plus a 9-minute tutorial |
| Item types | Multiple choice (single and multiple response); scenarios (video/audio animation, interview description or test protocol, up to 5 questions each); point-and-click; drag-and-drop |
| Prerequisite | Pass Part 1 first; separate board application and approval |
| Fee | $450 + $91.88 Pearson VUE sitting fee (non-refundable) |
| Scoring | Same procedure as Part 1 (scaled, equated across forms) |
| Language | English only; no French version |
Is EPPP Part 2 required in my state or province?
That depends on where you're applying, and we aren't publishing a list. ASPPB doesn't publish one on its exam-types page; it tells candidates to ask their licensing board. Lists on third-party sites contradict each other and may be out of date. Before you plan around Part 2, check your board's website or contact the board.
The integrated EPPP: what ASPPB has published so far
ASPPB calls the new exam "the integrated EPPP." Some candidates call it the "new" or "enhanced" EPPP. It is one exam that assesses knowledge and skills together. Here's what ASPPB has confirmed and what is still open, as of October 11, 2026:
| Question | What ASPPB says |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based at Pearson testing centers; single-day administration |
| Item types | Single-best 3- or 4-option multiple choice, extended multiple choice, scenario-based question sets, audio and video portions |
| Scoring | Pass/fail standard based on a total score; cut score to be set after the beta |
| Eligibility (2028) | ASPPB recommends you have finished coursework from a doctoral program acceptable to your board, plus all or most of your required supervised experience, as your board determines |
| Fee | $650 from April 1, 2028; beta $100 |
| Number of items, testing time | Not yet published by ASPPB |
| Exact go-live date | Not yet published (Q4 / fall 2027) |
Current Part 1 vs the integrated EPPP: how the content areas fold in
Today's Part 1 covers eight content areas. The integrated exam uses six domains. The weights below come from ASPPB.
| Current Part 1-Knowledge (8 areas) | Weight | Integrated EPPP, fall 2027 (6 domains) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Bases of Behavior | 10% | Scientific Orientation to Practice | 15% |
| Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior | 13% | Assessment | 20% |
| Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior | 11% | Intervention | 20% |
| Growth and Lifespan Development | 12% | Consultation and Supervision | 10% |
| Assessment and Diagnosis | 16% | Interpersonal Relationships | 15% |
| Treatment, Intervention, Prevention and Supervision | 15% | Ethical and Professional Practice | 20% |
| Research Methods and Statistics | 7% | (six domains only) | |
| Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues | 16% | ||
Where each old area likely lands
This mapping is FlashGenius's interpretation, not an ASPPB crosswalk. ASPPB has published the new domain names and weights but no official crosswalk. We matched each area by subject matter so you can see which of your current study notes carry forward.
| Current area (Part 1 or Part 2) | Most likely integrated domain(s) |
|---|---|
| Research Methods and Statistics (P1); Scientific orientation (P2) | Scientific Orientation to Practice |
| Biological, Cognitive-Affective, and Social and Cultural Bases (P1) | Mainly Scientific Orientation to Practice, applied within Assessment and Intervention |
| Growth and Lifespan Development (P1) | Assessment and Intervention (developmental context), Scientific Orientation |
| Assessment and Diagnosis (P1); Assessment and intervention (P2) | Assessment; Intervention |
| Treatment, Intervention, Prevention and Supervision (P1) | Intervention; Consultation and Supervision |
| Collaboration, consultation and supervision (P2) | Consultation and Supervision |
| Relational competence (P2); cultural content from Social and Cultural Bases (P1) | Interpersonal Relationships |
| Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues (P1); Ethical practice and Professionalism (P2) | Ethical and Professional Practice |
Two takeaways: ethics stays heavy (16% on Part 1 now, 20% in the new Ethical and Professional Practice domain), and relationships, consultation and supervision get standalone domains, skills-style areas that Part 1 never broke out.
Should you test before or after the change?
For most people, timing is set by board approval and supervised hours, not preference. Use this as a starting point and confirm with your board.
| Your situation | Practical move | Check with your board |
|---|---|---|
| Approved now, ready for Part 1 | Sit Part 1 well before Q4 2027, early enough to retake before March 31, 2028 if needed. ASPPB recommends about 90 days between attempts. | Approval window; retake rules and waiting periods |
| Passed Part 1; your board requires Part 2 | Schedule Part 2 before the integrated launch. If you haven't passed it by go-live, retakes are open through March 31, 2028. | Whether your board accepts the integrated exam in place of a missing Part 2 |
| Passed Part 1; board doesn't require Part 2 | Your EPPP is likely done. Focus on the board's remaining requirements. | Score transfer and any other licensure steps |
| Not eligible until late 2027 or later | Plan for the integrated EPPP. First-time takers after go-live must take it. | When your board starts approving integrated-exam candidates |
| Failed Part 1 or Part 2 before go-live | Retake that part by March 31, 2028. ASPPB caps attempts at 4 per part in any 12 months. | Board limits on number of attempts |
| Curious about the beta (spring 2027) | $100 beta, March–April 2027, with scores due late June 2027. | Ask ASPPB and your board how a beta result is treated before you count on it |
How to prepare for each exam
Part 1-Knowledge (now through Q4 2027, retakes to March 31, 2028)
Part 1 is 225 items (175 scored) in 4 hours 15 minutes, across the eight areas above. The scaled passing score is 500, which works out to roughly 70% correct depending on the form. Start with our free EPPP practice exam hub or the 10-question quick start, then work on your weakest areas. In ASPPB's 2025 doctoral report, accredited-program candidates scored lowest in research methods and statistics and growth and lifespan development. Ethics and assessment and diagnosis are the two heaviest areas at 16% each. See the EPPP study plan and EPPP passing score guides for pacing and targets.
Try the free 10-question EPPP Part 1 quick start →Part 2-Skills and the integrated EPPP
To be clear: FlashGenius covers EPPP Part 1-Knowledge only. We don't offer Part 2-Skills or integrated-exam practice. For those, use ASPPB's materials:
- EPPP Part 2 sample questions: Appendix D of the Candidate Handbook shows the item types. Appendix C lists the competencies and behavioral examples for each domain.
- ASPPB's Part 2 sample exam: 65 items, offered online (SEPPPO, $30, 1 hour 50 minutes total) or at a test center (SEPPP, $82.50). There is only one Part 2 form, so repeat attempts show the same items, and ASPPB says sample exams aren't meant to diagnose what to study.
- Integrated EPPP: study from the six-domain blueprint on ASPPB's Future EPPP Content Areas page, and watch for the new-blueprint sample exam ASPPB has scheduled. Knowledge you build for Part 1 now still counts, because foundational science and ethics carry into the new domains.
Your four-step checklist
- Confirm with your board whether you need Part 2, and any deadlines tied to the 2027 change.
- Work backward from Q4 2027 and leave room for one retake before March 31, 2028.
- Check your Part 1 readiness with timed practice. The EPPP cheat sheet is useful for fast review.
- If you're taking Part 2, work through Handbook Appendix D and consider ASPPB's sample exam.
For a broader view of the exam, see the EPPP exam guide and our review of the best EPPP study materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EPPP Part 2 required?
Only in jurisdictions that have adopted it. ASPPB paused its plan to require both Part 1 and Part 2 for licensure from January 1, 2026, so Part 2-Skills remains a requirement only where a licensing board chooses to use it. Check with the board where you are applying.
What is the integrated EPPP?
It is a single exam that assesses knowledge and skills together, replacing the separate Part 1 and Part 2. ASPPB says it will be a single-day, computer-based exam with multiple-choice, extended multiple-choice, scenario-based and audio and video items, covering six content domains.
When does the new EPPP start?
ASPPB says the integrated EPPP takes effect in the fourth quarter of 2027, after a beta test in March and April 2027. From that point first-time candidates take the integrated exam, and from April 1, 2028 it is the only EPPP available.
Can I still take EPPP Part 1 after 2027?
Only as a retake. Once the integrated EPPP goes live in Q4 2027, Part 1 and Part 2 close to first-time candidates. If you have not passed Part 1 or Part 2 by then, you may retake that part through March 31, 2028.
How much will the integrated EPPP cost?
ASPPB has announced an exam fee of $650 effective April 1, 2028, and a $100 fee for the beta test. Its board will consider CPI-based increases starting April 1, 2030. Licensing board application fees are separate.
Where can I find EPPP Part 2 sample questions?
ASPPB's EPPP Candidate Handbook includes sample Part 2-Skills questions in Appendix D, and ASPPB sells a 65-item Part 2 sample exam online for $30 or at a Pearson VUE test center for $82.50.
How many questions are on the integrated EPPP and how long is it?
As of October 11, 2026, ASPPB has not published the number of items or the testing time for the integrated EPPP. It has said only that it will be a single-day administration. Check ASPPB's site for the final exam specifications.
The bottom line
Part 2-Skills is a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction requirement, not a universal one. The integrated EPPP arrives in Q4 2027, the old parts stay open to repeat takers through March 31, 2028, and from April 1, 2028 there is one exam at $650. If you're approved now, the current Part 1 is still a clear, well-documented route, as long as you leave room for a retake before the window closes.
Start the free EPPP Part 1 practice exam →FlashGenius is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by ASPPB. EPPP is a registered trademark of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Exam rules, dates and fees can change, and requirements vary by jurisdiction, so verify current details with ASPPB and your licensing board.
Sources (accessed October 11, 2026): ASPPB EPPP Candidate Handbook (September 2026); ASPPB, "Updates on the EPPP's Accessibility, Eligibility, and Cost for 2028" (May 8, 2026); ASPPB, Future EPPP Content Areas (2027); ASPPB content specifications announcement (February 11, 2026); ASPPB EPPP Blueprint Launch Timelines; ASPPB, "The EPPP: Legacy and Future" (March 18, 2026); ASPPB, Which Exam Should I Take?; ASPPB 2025 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program.