Psychologist Licensure Procedures in Delaware

How to become a Psychologist in Delaware...

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Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in Delaware. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists at (302) 744-4500 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your Delaware psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

As a Delaware high school graduate, you are in prime position to continue acquiring your formal education while also learning more about whether a career in psychology is right for you. The following are steps to help you contact school offering psychology degree programs and organizations offering opportunities to gain experience in psychology related fields.

Step One:

Furthering your education is always a great investment whether you decide to earn your psychologist licensure in Delaware or not. Education in psychology is a highly versatile qualification. Whether you are helping clients learn to better manage their mental issues or helping a business manage its personnel, individuals with and education in psychology are in high demand for the practicality of their knowledge.

Click on the links below to browse schools currently offering psychology programs .

Step Two:

Aside from continuing down the road to higher education, the only other important step you should be thinking about is career research. The following are links to organizations in Delaware who provide opportunities for people wishing to provide help to various populations. Volunteering is a great place to begin learning about what a career in counseling, social work or as a psychologist may be like.

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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. Since there are a large variety of areas where you can go within the field of psychology, it would be wise to speak with the career services personnel at your school to learn more about various opportunities you may participate in to boost yourself higher on the list of possible applicants for school and/or for a professional position once you have completed your schooling.

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 Delaware.

Step One:

After receiving your doctorate degree you will need to acquire at least 1500 hours of supervised work experience in one year. The supervisor(s) must be licensed psychologists providing experience similar to the field you wish to enter after Delaware psychologist licensure is completed.

You will need to verify the acquisition of your supervised hours. You can download the supervised work verification form from the following Delaware Board of Psychologist Examiners webpage.

Step Two:

Next, you can download and submit your notarized application including the supervisor form. Both forms can be found on the following Delaware Board of Psychologist Examiners webpage.

Step Three:

Once your application has been received and evaluated by the Delaware Board of Psychologist Examiners, you will be contacted and informed of your eligibility to sit for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

Once the DBPE has received your passing scores, you will then receive your Delaware Psychologist License.

You can learn more about the EPPP testing locations, dates and content through the ASPPB website.

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