Psychologist Licensure Procedures in Mississippi

Follow the steps to earn your psychologist license in MS

How to become a Psychologist in Mississippi:

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Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in Mississippi. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the Mississippi Board of Psychology at (662) 716-3934 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your Mississippi psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

As a high school graduate already looking into requirements for Mississippi psychologist licensure, you are ahead of the curve. Right now you should be carrying on your momentum by taking the next important step toward qualifying for licensure.

As it happens, the most important next step toward psychologist licensure is also the next step that should be taken toward any professional career.

Step One:

Continue your education. The most important action that should be on your mind is learning how you can earn your college degree.

Regardless of whether you end up earning your Mississippi psychologist license or enter a different profession, a college degree is a key requirement.

Your next step... Learn how you can enroll in an associate or bachelor degree program.

Click on the links below to browse schools offering psychology programs!

Step Two:

Secondly, you will want to learn more about the career environment for Mississippi psychologists.

You can learn by speaking with people in the industry and by gathering personal experience. One great way to gain experience in a work environment based on helping others is through volunteer organizations.

In addition, volunteer work on your work resume and college application shows a great amount of motivation and strength of character to employers and college admissions.

Below are a few links to volunteering organizations in Mississippi:

If volunteering is out of the question, look to find paid work or speak with professors about career options as soon as possible in your academic career.

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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 Mississippi.

Step One:

You will need to accumulate two years of supervised work experience. The first year may be completed while working towards your doctoral degree through an internship or practicum. The second year needs to be post-graduate, include 2000 hours and take no longer than 2 years.

More information about all of the required work experience and qualifying supervisors can be found on the following Mississippi Board of Psychology webpage.

Step Two:

Next, you can download the Mississippi psychologist licensure application and submit the application along with all supporting forms and fees to the Mississippi Board of Psychology.

You may download the application off the Mississippi Board of Psychology website.

Step Three:

The Board will review your application and notify you when you are approved to take the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology. The exam is administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

More information about the Mississippi psychologist licensure application may be found on the ASPPB website.

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