Psychologist Degrees in Alaska - AK

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 7 2010

Examples of doctoral psychology coursework that is part of pursuing a psychology Degree in Alaska include classes such as Community Psychology, Qualitative Analysis, Intervention and Program Evaluation and Outcomes Assessment. Coursework for school psychologists will include education. In addition to their own classes, many graduate students will assist their professors with undergraduate classes or research projects.

Once you graduate, with your psychology degree in Alaska you will want to familiarize yourself with these professional associations: American Psychological Association (APA) (A national accrediting association for doctoral programs and institutions that represents the largest membership of psychologists.)

750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-5500
http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/)

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) (Certifies experienced psychologists, who hold doctorate degrees, through recognition of their competency in thirteen areas concerning specialties)

600 Market Street, Suite 300
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
(919) 537-8031
office@abpp@org

Alaska Psychological Association
(A branch of the national association, American Psychological Association)
P.O. Box 241292
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-1292
907-344-8878
http://www.ak-pa.org/

The Society for the Psychology of Women
(Also a division of the American Psychological Association for those interested in advancing psychology focusing on women.)
Central Office
APA 750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
202-336-6013