Psychologist

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Psychologists study human behavior to help solve or prevent individual or group problems. They may provide testing, counseling, or treatment in mental hospitals, private practice, schools, and industries. Applicant requirements: good moral character doctoral degree in applied psychology from an APA accredited college two years of approved experience in psychology pass a national computerized exam, oral exam, and written state Laws and Rules exam has not failed an examination given by the board within the preceding six months of application Fees: Application: $150.00 Testing: $450.00 (paid directly to the examination company) Renewal: $250.00 (biennial, expires December 31st on even numbered years) Late: $375.00 Examination: Type: Computerized (national exam), written (Laws and Rules exam), and oral When: Oral - third Friday of each month Laws and Rules - 4 times each year Computerized - arrange time and date with local testing center Where: Oral and Laws and Rules - Macon Computerized - Prometric testing centers located throughout the state Repeats: 3 (must earn a minimum of 5 quarter hours of Board approved graduate level coursework in psychology at a regionally accredited institution prior to taking each and any additional written exam)