How to Become a Psychologist in Georgia
*This document was created in October of 2015. The Georgia Psychological Association
compiled this information as a courtesy to the field of psychology in Georgia. Refer to the
Georgia State Board of Examiners for Psychologists for any changes, details and questions:
http://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/510-2.
1. Earn a Doctoral Degree and Complete an Approved Internship
a.
b.
Obtain a doctoral degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological
Association (CPA) accredited doctoral program in applied psychology or from an I/O or international program.
Complete an APA or CPA accredited or Association of Psychology and Internship Centers (APPIC) member
internship, or its equivalent.
2. Complete Post-Doctoral Supervised Work (SWE)
c.
d.
Complete a 1500 hour postdoctoral supervised work (SWE) experience.
You may move on to steps three (3) and four (4) once you have started your post-doc position.
3. Decide if you need or want to be licensed
e.
Learn about who needs to be licensed in the state of Georgia in order to utilize the term "psychologist" and practice
psychology: http://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/02_Psychology_43-39.pdf.
4a. Apply for Licensure
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Submit a completed application initiation form including all supporting documents and the fee made payable to the
Georgia Board.
Once registered with the Georgia Board, the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) will
notify applicants to register for participation in their Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS) program
application process.
Pass the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP).
Pass the Jurisprudence Exam.
Pass the oral exam given by the Georgia Board of Examiners or their representatives.
4b. If licensure is not needed:
a.
b.
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5. You're Licensed!
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Check your license: http://verify.sos.ga.gov/Verification/
Earn a specific number of continuing education hours within a two year period. Continuing Education Requirements:
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/510-8-_01_CE_Requirements_Effective_01-01-2015.pdf
Renew your license every two years
Stay up-to-date on regulations and changes through the Georgia State Board of Examiners for Psychologists:
http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/44
Start your career by applying for jobs at GPA’s Career Center: https://gapsychology.siteym.com/networking/opening_search.asp
Join the Georgia Psychological Association for networking opportunities, continuing education offerings and more.
www.gapsychology.org
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