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Intelligence report · Updated July 2026

Roadmap to EPPP 2027.

What is changing, what is known, what remains unresolved, and how to plan around the transition.

Fall 2027 launch8 domains → 6New item formatsPublished domain weights
The change

The exam framework is being rewritten.

In February 2026, the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards published content specifications for the Integrated Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

The framework was informed by a Job Task Analysis of approximately 3,000 licensed psychologists in the United States and Canada. The Integrated EPPP is scheduled to become operational in Fall 2027.

Candidates now face a planning question: prepare for the current, well-documented exam or prepare for a new version whose sample items, beta results, and final passing standard are still developing.

Domain restructuring

Eight domains become six.

Foundational science domains consolidate, two practice domains expand, and two independently tested practice areas are introduced.

Current blueprint

8 domains

01 Biological Bases02 Cognitive-Affective Bases03 Research Methods04 Assessment & Diagnosis05 Treatment & Intervention06 Social & Multicultural07 Growth & Lifespan08 Ethical, Legal & Professional
Integrated EPPP · 2027

6 domains

01 · Scientific Orientation to Practice15%02 · Assessment20%03 · Intervention20%04 · Consultation & Supervision10%05 · Interpersonal Relationships15%06 · Ethical & Professional Practice20%

Social and multicultural content is expected to be integrated throughout. Growth and lifespan content is absorbed into broader practice domains.

Item formats

The interaction model changes too.

The current four-option multiple-choice format is expected to broaden into several item structures.

01

Three-option multiple choice

Fewer response options change the role and construction of plausible distractors.

02

Extended multiple choice

Longer option sets may require faster discrimination among closely related answers.

03

Scenario-based sets

Multiple items can draw from one case, increasing the importance of maintaining context.

04

Audio and video items

Multimedia prompts introduce information that must be processed in real time.

Open intelligence requirements

Three variables still shape the transition.

The blueprint is published. These are the remaining signals candidates should watch before making a version-specific preparation decision.

SAMPLE

Representative items

The planned sample exam will show how audio, video, extended-choice, and scenario-based formats behave.

STANDARD

Passing standard

Beta testing and standard setting in 2027 will establish the integrated exam's cut score.

ELIGIBILITY

Transition rules

First-time candidates move to the integrated exam at launch; eligible repeaters may continue the prior parts through March 31, 2028.

Development timeline

How the transition unfolds.

Oct 2024ASPPB launches a Job Task Analysis surveying approximately 3,000 licensed psychologists.
Dec 2025The ASPPB Board of Directors approves the new exam framework.
Feb 2026The six-domain blueprint, weights, and new item formats are published.
Fall 2026ASPPB plans to publish a sample exam and recruit beta-test candidates.
Spring 2027Beta testing and standard setting are scheduled.
Fall 2027The Integrated EPPP is scheduled to become operational for first-time candidates.
Candidate guidance

Testing before Fall 2027?

The current eight-domain exam remains the preparation target. If your testing window may cross the transition, review ASPPB's eligibility timeline and confirm your jurisdiction's requirements before committing to a blueprint.

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