a masters degree in psychology requires at least 2 years of graduate study and qualifies a psychologist to work as an assistant under the supervision of doctoral level psychologists, and conduct reasearch and psychological evaluations. Requirements usually include practical experience and a masters.
If you follow the 'typical' educational pattern of most psychologists (bachelor's degree - 4 yrs, masters - 2, doctorate - 2),then you are looking at 8 years of study, beginning to end, barring any setbacks. Some schools may offer accelerated programs where your master's and doctoral studies are combined into one continuous program (my alma mater - Old Dominion University - is one such school). If you are still in high school, ask your guidance counselor for information about schools that have psychology degree programs.
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for psychologists.
A master's or doctoral degree, and a license, are required for most psychologists.
Education and training. A doctoral degree usually is required for independent practice as a psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, healthcare services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. Psychologists with a doctoral degree often work in clinical positions or in private practices, but they also sometimes teach, conduct research, or carry out administrative responsibilities.
A doctoral degree generally requires about 5 years of full-time graduate study, culminating in a dissertation based on original research. Courses in quantitative experimental methods and research design, which include the use of computer-based analysis, are an integral part of graduate study and are necessary to complete the dissertation. The Psy.D. degree may be based on practical work and examinations rather than a dissertation. In clinical, counseling, and school psychology, the requirements for the doctoral degree usually include an additional year of post-doctoral supervised experience.
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1 million years
That would be after the six years you would need for your Ph.D.
5years
i don't know! u tell me! im the one askin the question
i think 3 years...not sure but it is ususally a minimum of 3 years for post graduates...
psychology
7years
8 years
Yes. You have to take math for the degree.
You'll need at least a four-year degree to become a psychologist. Some positions require even more schooling.
to become a psychologist you need to get a PhD
it would take about four to five years.