Psychologist Licensure Procedures in Alaska

How to become a psychologist in Alaska...

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Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in Alaska. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the Alaska Board of Psychology at (907) 465-5470 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your Alaska psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

You still have a ways to go before you meet educational requirements for Alaska Psychologist Licensure. However, the following steps will help to expedite your journey toward a career as a psychologist.

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:

Next, you will want to begin both learning about potential career options and gaining experience that will increase your chances of eventually being accepted into a graduate program in psychology. The following is a link to a volunteering organization in Alaska.

Worried about whether or not you will like being a psychologist? Don't! Gaining education and experience is a great way to get a head start on any career path as well as help you learn what career direction is right for you.

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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 psychology graduate program, you will likely be narrowing your career focus. We encourage you to speak with college career services personnel to learn more about specialization options.

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 Alaska.

Step One:

To become a licensed psychologist in Alaska you will need to have your doctorate degree from an approved school in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or in a field of specialization that has been accepted by the Alaska Psychology Board.

Step Two:

The next step is to request a temporary license from the board. Within the request you need to submit proof of your degree and a plan for obtaining supervised experience. You cannot begin the required post-doctorate experience without first getting a temporary license. Download an application from here.

Step Three:

Once you have your temporary license, it will be valid for two years. This should be enough time to complete 1500 hours supervised experience by a qualifying supervisor. Also necessary is one hour per week of individual supervision dealing directly with a client. More details on supervisor qualifications and hours is available at the Statutes and Regulations link.

Step Four:

Once it has been accepted you are allowed to take the exams, you can complete the application for full Alaska Psychologist Licensure. Alaska requires all applicants to pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and a State Law and Ethics Examination administered by the board. Helpful information about the EPPP can be at the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards website.

You can download your application here.

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