Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in 20 CSR 2235 Chapter 7. (1) “Accredited program, seminar, or activity”—Is a program, seminar, or activity presented under the auspices of— (A) Regionally accredited institution of higher education; (B) American psychology association; (C) Regional psychological association; (D) State psychological association; (E) Local psychological association; (F) American Medical Association; and (G) Other professional bodies or groups. (2) “Committee”—The Missouri State Committee of Psychologists. (3) “Credit hour”—At least fifty (50) minutes of instruction or the equivalent. (4) “Psychologist”—A psychologist licensed to practice in the state of Missouri pursuant to section 337.010, RSMo et seq. (5) “Accredited sponsor”—A sponsor all of whose programs, seminars, or activities are accredited. (6) “Continuing education credit”—One (1) credit hour. (7) “Recognized educational institution”—A school, college, university, or other institution of higher learning in the United States which has a graduate program in psychology and is accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations approved by the council on postsecondary accreditation, or one of the regional accrediting associations recognized by the Department of Education. (8) “Reporting cycle”—Two (2) years from December 1, 1999 through November 30, 2001, and every two (2)-year period thereafter. AUTHORITY: section 337.050.12, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 235-7.005. Original rule filed Dec. 31, 1998, effective Aug. 30, 1999. Moved to 20 CSR 2235-7.005, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed July 9, 2008, effective Jan. 30, 2009. *Original authority: 337.050, RSMo 1977, amended 1981, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999.