can you get licence with the bachlors in the psychology?

Answer 1

If you're talking about a license to counsel, then probably not. I don't know of any state that licenses people holding a bachelor degree, licensing requirements vary from state to state. Most states require a master's degree to counsel, and most states require a Ph.D or Psy.D to call yourself a psychologist.

Legal terms also vary from state to state. In my state, "Psychotherapist" is not a legally controlled word, so you could legally advertise your services as a psychotherapist with a bachelor's degree (or no degree at all). However, 'counselor' is legally controlled, and it would be illegal to act as a counselor without a license.

Answer 2

Mikey Poo is wrong. You didn't say what type of license you're talking about, either. So I'll assume you are referring to a license to practice therapy, or to counsel people. Well, the reuirement for that varies from state to state, but in MOST states you don't even need a license at all. You can just hang out your shingle as they say: put out a sign that says "Therapist" or "Counselor." You cannot, however, call yourself a "Psychologist." For that, you have to get a PhD. The trouble with just having a B.A. (Bachelor's degree) in psych is, that most people aren't going to trust you and pay money for counseling, especially when there are so damn many PhD's, or at least M.A.'s (Master's Degree holders) out there.

Answer 3

No you must have a doctoral, some states let a masters slid but most these days requires a PhD or PsyD , sometimes Psychiatrists (MD) decide to do more Psychology work, in some countries they are deciding on or decide to let Psychologists prescribe medication, but most require a MD to do prescribing. Hope this helps! :)

Answer 4

Nope...I believe you have to go all the way phd to be considered a "psychologist" - you can do masters though - but you would be considered a councellor, not a psychologist...

Answer 5

no,for a license you will need a masters degree