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In order to practice independently as a psychologist in the U.S. and Canada, the prevailing standard is that a psychologist must have obtained a doctoral degree in psychology. The majority of respondents (62%) accept programs accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) but also allow for other alternatives. Additionally, most respondents (75%) require regional accreditation of the degree granting institution. Data from 2023 also reveals that 52% of respondents have a residency requirement.

DEGREE

55 out of 60 respondents require at a min. a doctoral degree

REGIONAL ACCREDITATION

accreditation requirement

RESIDENCY

residency requirement

APA ACCREDITATION

APA Accreditation

CPA ACCREDITATION

CPA Accreditation

If APA/CPA accreditation is required, is there an equivalent path to licensure?

Education respondents 2024

Courses & Content Areas

In some jurisdictions, specific courses or content areas are required for licensure.

Courses and Content-Areas maps 2024
38
out of
65
jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada require profession-wide competencies (Content Areas from Standards) or Profession-Wide Knowledge (Courses from Guidelines and Principles).
Courses & Content Areas icons

See the InFocus 2023 publication for a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction breakdown of courses & content areas.