By Anshika Verma15, May 2024 11:07 AMjagranjosh.com
What Is a Psychologist?
Psychologists are mental health specialists who research behaviour, emotions, and thought processes. Tap to read about simple steps to make your career in psychology!
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
Gaining a bachelor's degree in psychology or a similar field gets you ready for graduate work. A psychology bachelor's degree normally takes four years.
Enroll in Graduate School
Your core understanding of psychology is strengthened in graduate school, where you can specialise and narrow down your coursework.
Complete Your Doctoral Degree
A doctorate in psychology, that has been accredited will make you employable in your field of specialisation.
Complete an Internship
Another requirement for licencing that applies to aspiring psychologists is completing an internship that provides supervised professional experience.
Get Licensed and Certified
To obtain a licence, complete the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards' national Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.