Psychologist

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This record was last updated on June 30, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

A psychologist applies established principles of learning motivation, perception, thinking, and emotional relations to problems of behavior adjustment, group relations, and behavior modification. The application of principles includes but are not limited to: counseling and the use of psychological remedial measures with persons in groups or individually, with adjustment or emotional problems in the areas of work, family, school and personal relationships; measuring and testing personality, intellegence, aptitudes, public opinion, attitudes, and skills; teaching of such subject matter; and, conducting research on the problems relating to human behavior.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Registry
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Background check required

Issuing body

Department
Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
Board
Iowa Board of Psychology
Address
6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50319
Last updated
June 30, 2021

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