Minnesota Administrative Rules

7200.1600 DEGREES FROM FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS.

Subpart 1.

Canadian institutions.

A degree from a Canadian institution regulated by the provincial government shall be accepted as equivalent to a degree obtained from a regionally accredited domestic institution.

Subp. 2.

Other foreign institutions.

An applicant for licensure trained in an educational institution outside of the United States or Canada shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant possesses a doctorate degree in psychology that meets the requirements of part 7200.1300. The applicant shall provide the board with a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and any other documentation the board deems necessary. The applicant shall be responsible for the expenses incurred as a result of the evaluation.

Subp. 3.

Translation services.

Upon board request, an applicant shall obtain translations of any documents relevant to licensure. The translator must be approved by the board. The cost of translating any transcript or other documentation shall be borne by the applicant.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 148.90; 148.905; 148.98; 214.06

History:

14 SR 74; 37 SR 1085

Published Electronically:

January 31, 2013