National
All states require completion of supervised predoctoral practicum hours and a predoctoral internship (or an equivalent experience). Completion of Ohio State's PhD in Clinical Psychology requires satisfactory completion of at the least three pre-doctoral practicum experiences and an APA or PCSAS-accredited internship.
In some jurisdictions, in addition to applying for licensure as a psychologist, an individual can obtain prescribing privileges. Ohio State's PhD in Clinical Psychology does NOT fulfill requirements for licensure as a prescribing psychologist. Typically, additional coursework in pharmacology is required to apply for licensure as a prescribing psychologist.
Alabama
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology.
Alaska
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Alaska Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners.
Arizona
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Arkansas
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Arkansas Psychology Board.
California
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the California Board of Psychology.
Colorado
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Connecticut
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Delaware
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
District of Columbia
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the District of Columbia Department of Health.
Florida
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Florida Board of Psychology.
Georgia
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Georgia Board of Psychology.
Hawaii
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Idaho
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Illinois
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Indiana
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Indiana State Psychology Board.
Iowa
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Iowa Board of Psychology.
Kansas
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Louisiana
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Maine
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Maryland
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Massachusetts
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists.
Michigan
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Michigan Board of Psychology.
Minnesota
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Minnesota Board of Psychology.
Mississippi
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Mississippi Board of Psychology.
Missouri
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Missouri Committee of Pyschologists.
Montana
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Montana Board of Psychologists.
Nebraska
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Nevada
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners.
New Hampshire
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Hampshire Board of Psychologists.
New Jersey
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners.
The New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners requires six doctoral credit hours in 1) Personality Theory and Human Development Theory, 2) Learning Theory and/or Physiological Psychology, 3) Psychological Measurement and Psychological Assessment, 4) Psychopathology, 5) Psychological Therapy/counseling or Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and 6) Research and Statistical Design. Individuals who complete the PhD in Clinical Psychology may need to complete a additional 3 - 6 credit hours of coursework in personality theory and human development and/or learning theory or physiological psychology.
New Mexico
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners.
New York
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New York Office of the Professions (Psychology).
North Carolina
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the North Carolina Psychology Board.
North Dakota
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Ohio
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Ohio Board of Psychology.
Oklahoma
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Oregon
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Pacific Territories
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Pennsylvania
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Rhode Island Department of Health (Psychology).
South Carolina
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology.
South Dakota
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the South Dakota Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Tennessee
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology.
Texas
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Utah
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Psychology).
U.S. Virgin Islands
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (Psychology).
Vermont
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners.
Virginia
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Virginia Board of Psychology.
Washington
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Washington State Department of Health (Psychologist).
West Virginia
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Wisconsin
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board.
Wyoming
Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Wyoming Board of Psychology.