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Studying for the EPPP and BCBA

Following the successful completion of any º£½ÇÂÒÂ× program, graduates must pass at least one more examination on their journey to become licensedÌýin addition to completingÌýthe required post-grad clinical hours.ÌýInÌýthe State of MichiganÌýMA graduates must score a 350Ìý() and PsyD graduates must score 500 on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) to receive their respective licenses, LLP or LP.ÌýGraduates who have completed the ABA certificate must sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® Exam in order to become a BCBA. Here are a few ways in which you can start preparing to sit for these exams.Ìý
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Preparing for the EPPP

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is dedicated to providing resources to help students prepare for the EPPP. This includes having alumni share their experience taking, and passing the exam. In the past Cynthia Ransley (MA ’15) shared her 5 Essential Steps and La-Toya Gaines (PsyD ’12) shared her Do’s and Don’t’s for studying for the exam. This year, we were pleased to have Kristie Wyler (MA ’21) present on How to Tackle the EPPP as a part of our career service programming. Becca Jarvis (PsyD 3) also hosted an eight-week free EPPP study group which covered the following topics:

  • Session 1: Introduction to the EPPP
  • Session 2: Ethics, Legal & Professional Issues
  • Session 3: Lifespan Development & Learning Theory
  • Session 4: Industrial/Organizational & Psychological Assessment
  • Session 5: Physiological Psychology & Pharmacology
  • Session 6: Statistics, Research Design, & Test Construction
  • Session 7: Social, Clinical, & Abnormal Psychology
  • Session 8: ÌýReview of Topics

Recordings of How to Tackle the EPPP and all study group sessions are available upon request (email [email protected]).

External Resources

  • EPPP Study Programs
      • º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students and alumni can receive discounted study materials from AATBS. Please visit to find eligible packages and use promo code PARMSOP during the checkout process.
  • Study Apps
    • EPPP Pocket Prep
    • EPPP Step One Review
    • EPPP Flash Cards (or EPPP Flash Cards Lite)
    • EPPP Exam Prep 2023
  • Physical Materials
    • EPPP Secrets Study Guide (available from most bookstores and amazon)

Mention of outside resources in this blog does not imply an endorsement from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. While individuals have had success using these resources in the past they do not guarantee a successful result. Please do your research to find a method of studying that works for you.Ìý

Preparing for the BCBA

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× PresentationÌý

Hannah Riesser, MA, BCBA (MA with ABA ’21, current PsyD 3) shared her tips when she presented Studying for the BCBA in Dr. Anan’s class during career services month (email [email protected] to receive a copy of the recording)

External Resources

  • BCBA Study Programs
      • º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students and alumni can receive discounted study materials from AATBS. Please visit to find eligible packages and use promo code PARº£½ÇÂÒÂ× during the checkout process.
  • Study Apps
    • ABA Test Prep 2023
    • BCBA Exam Prep 2023
    • Study Notes ABA
  • Physical Materials

Mention of outside resources in this blog does not imply an endorsement from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. While individuals have had success using these resources in the past they do not guarantee a successful result. Please do your research to find a method of studying that works for you.Ìý