Psychologist Licensure Procedures in Hawaii

Follow the steps to earn your psychologist license in HI

How to become a Psychologist in Hawaii:

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Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in Hawaii. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs at (808) 586-3000 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your Hawaii psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

This is a great time for you to learn more about your current options. First and foremost, taking steps to further your education is the most important agenda. Secondly, gaining experience in psychology related fields is a great way to learn whether earning your psychologist licensure in Hawaii is the right fit for you.

Below are a steps you should take in order to prepare yourself for either eventually earning your psychologist license or to confidently choose another career path.

Step One:

One word... education. The first thing you need to do as a high school graduate in Hawaii is learn how you can start earning your associate's degree or bachelor's degree. Earning an undergraduate education in Psychology is a good strategic move whether you become a psychologist in Hawaii or not. Business owners are finding some of the best managers are those who have backgrounds in psychology.

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

Step Two:

Secondly, a highly important step toward not only setting yourself up to gain entry into the best graduate psychology programs, but also learning whether a career in a psychology field is right for you, is to gain first hand experience.

Below are a few links to volunteering organizations in Hawaii. Through these organizations, you will find opportunities to meet people in the psychology fields, experience what it is like to work in a similar environment as a counselor or psychologist and gain insight into yourself.

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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 Hawaii.

Step One:

Once you have received your doctoral degree, you will need to complete one year or 1900 hours of supervised work experience. For more information about Hawaii psychologist licensure details about the hourly requirements and supervisor required qualifications can be found on the following Hawaii Psychology Board document.

Step Two:

When all supervised experience requirements have been met, you will then need to download your application and and all necessary forms then submit everything to the Board.

Get download the forms off the following Hawaii Psychology Board webpage.

Step Three:

The Board will then review your application for Hawaii psychologist licensure. Once it has been approved, you will be able to take the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

You can learn more about the process of taking the EPPP in Hawaii such as testing contents, dates, and locations through the following ASPPB webpage.

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