Psychologist Licensure Procedures in New Mexico

How to become a Psychologist in New Mexico...

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Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in New Mexico. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners at (505) 476-4960 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your New Mexico psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

As the economic landscape changes, early career research is increasingly important. As a high school graduate researching New Mexico psychologist licensure requirements, you are setting yourself up to secure a solid professional career.

The following are steps that will help you take the next step toward a higher education and learn more about psychology career environments.

Step One:

First thing you want to do is learn how you can enroll in a college either online or at a campus somewhere in New Mexico. To eventually become eligible to practice as a New Mexico psychologist, you will need to earn your doctoral degree in psychology.

However, right now you should contact schools offering associate or bachelor degree programs in psychology. Regardless of whether you end up becoming a New Mexico psychologist or enter into a different profession, a college education is an absolute necessity for being considered for any professional position.

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

Step Two:

Secondly, you will want to learn more about psychology career environments and more about yourself and what type of career environment best suits you. Licensed New Mexico psychologists help people through various difficulties. You whould immerse yourself in an environment where you are offering your support to learn if such a career is right for you.

A great way to do this is by volunteering through local organizations.

Below are a few links to volunteering organizations in New Mexico:

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 New Mexico.

Step One:

After enrolling in your degree program, you will need to begin learning about supervised work experience requirements. You will need two years or 3000 hours, one of these years, or 1500 hours, can be completed by participating in an approved internship prior to receiving your graduate degree. The remaining hours need to be done after graduation and the applicant can submit a plan to the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners for approval, but is not required.

You can find more details on the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners website.

Step Two:

After your work experience has been completed, you will need to download the New Mexico psychologist licensure application and submit the application along with all supporting documents and fees to the New Mexico Board.

You can download the application off the New Mexico Board's website.

Step Three:

The Board will review your application and notify you when you are approved to take the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP).

More information about the New Mexico psychologist licensure exam can be found on the ASPPB website.

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