How many years of school do you need to be a phycologist?

Answer 1

It takes at least 11 years after high school to become a psychologist:

4 years of college

4 years of medical school

3 years of residency

The above answer is the correct length of time and steps required in school to become a psychiatrist, who are also medical doctors. However, to become a psychologist usually requires a masters degree (MSc) and a Doctorate (PhD) in psychology or a related field. This would involve 8-10 years of schooling consisting of 4 years of undergraduate college or university, 1-2 years for a masters degree and 3-4 years for a PhD. Following this schooling you would be required to take specialty exams to become a certified psychologist.

People used to be able to attain the title of psychologist with only a masters degree, but this is not very common anymore.

Answer 2

There are a number of specialties within psychology on the masters level. How long it would take to complete the masters would depend on that specialty. For example, some specialties would include:

* General Psychology * Clinical Psychology * School Psychology * Behavioral Psychology * Industrial Psychology There are more, but the point is the length of time to complete the degree depends on the specialty, and the particular school's curriculum layout. Typically, the masters takes approximately two years to complete, however, some - school psychology - can take from three to four years to complete depending on the credit load carried each semester.

Answer 3

A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.

Answer 4

In the United States of America: 4 years of high school, 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school and then 3 years of residency (minimum).

Answer 5

First you have to go to a 4 year college and graduate then i guess do at least for more years.

Answer 6

13 years (but to be a phycologist it takes 8 years

Answer 7

The time period varies, but doesn't begin until you learn how to correctly spell psychologist.

Answer 8

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