Psychologist Licensure Procedures in Alabama

How to become a psychologist in Alabama...

Click on the link that best describes your current situation.

Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in Alabama. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the Alabama Board of Psychology at (334) 242-4127 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your Alabama psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

Some good and bad news. The bad news is that you have a few years left before you will be able to apply for a psychologist licensure in Alabama. The good news is that you have a lot of time to learn more about careers in psychology and about psychologist specialty areas you can choose from. The following are steps to help you inch your way closer to licensure and to help you learn more about the field of psychology.

Step One:

The first step to be taken is to get the ball rolling with regard to higher education. Begin requesting information from schools offering undergraduate programs in psychology.

Click on the links below to browse schools offering programs you are currently qualified to begin!

Step Two:

Learn more about various environments similar to the work environment of psychologists by volunteering. Volunteering also helps with boosting your graduate school prospects:

These two steps are great moves whether you end up as a psychologist or involved in an entirely different field. Education both formal and through experience is always a good thing, so go ahead and get started!

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I've already received my Bachelor's or Master's degree...

Once you have your undergraduate or Master's degree you will need to continue on and earn your doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology or an education degree that specializes in counseling psychology or educational psychology from an accredited college or university.

Step One:

Contact schools offering Master's, PhD or PsyD programs you are interested in.

Step Two:

When choosing a Master's or Doctoral program, you will be narrowing your career focus. Continue your research on this site to learn more about various career options. You may also wish to contact your school's career services department for additional career research assistance.

Step Three:

Once you have completed your PhD or PsyD program, you may continue down to:

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I have finished my PhD or PsyD...

Follow the steps to learn how to acquire your Psychologist license in Alabama.

Step One:

After completing your doctoral programs, you will need to complete your internship. The state of Alabama follows the regulations of the APA for specialization and internships. The Alabama Board recognizes specialization in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and School Psychology. Contact info for accredited internship training in Alabama can be found at this website.

==> You can choose an internship process that differs from the options at the link above; however be careful to satisfy all the requirements. Details are outlined here at the Info for Psychologist Applicants webpage.

Step Two:

Now you can apply for the exam. The Alabama Board requires a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). In order to receive an application, you need to email your mailing information to the email address listed on the Alabama Psychology Board's homepage. You can also download a practice exam from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board website in the meantime.

Step Three:

In addition to the EPPP all applicants must take and pass the Professional Standards Examination (PSE) which covers material on Alabama law and APA ethics and guidelines. Click here for a PSE testing schedule found under the Psychologist Applicant link in the Examination section.

Step Four:

Request Alabama psychology licensure application materials by emailing your address to the following email location: albdpsychology@mindspring.com

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