1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.196 , each application for licensure as a psychologist must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Is at least 21 years of age. (b) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board. (c) Has earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board, or has other doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution deemed equivalent by the Board in both subject matter and extent of training. (d) Has at least 2 years of experience satisfactory to the Board, 1 year of which must be postdoctoral experience in accordance with the requirements established by regulations of the Board. 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.196 , within 120 days after receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Board shall: (a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section for licensure; and (b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination. 3. The written statement issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 2 must include: (a) If the Board determines that the qualifications of the applicant are insufficient for licensure, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination. (b) If the applicant for licensure as a psychologist has not earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board and the Board determines that the doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution is not equivalent in subject matter and extent of training, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.
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