Changes in Training and Practice of Psychologists: Current Challenges for Licensing Boards

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Volumn 39, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 473-479

  DeMers, Stephen T ^a   Van Horne, Barbara A ^a   Rodolfa, Emil R ^a  

^a Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

Author keywords

distance education; interjurisdictional practice; licensing; mobility; regulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 57449105240     PISSN: 07357028     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/0735-7028.39.5.473     Document Type: Article

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