A person is entitled to take a psychological associate examination if the board finds that the person (1) has not engaged in dishonorable conduct related to the practice of counseling or psychometry;
(2) holds a master's degree with primary emphasis on psychology from an academic institution whose program of graduate study for a master's degree in psychology meets the criteria established by the board by regulation, with the equivalent of at least 48 semester credit hours of graduate course work directly related to a specialized area of psychology in which licensure is requested, including a practicum; and
(3) has the recommendation of an immediate supervisor if a licensed psychologist, or two licensed psychologists who hold doctoral degrees.