Psychologist Degrees in Connecticut - CT

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

Those holding a psychology degree in Connecticut are not required to do continuing education contact hours in order to renew licensure. Though the Department of Public Health does require those working as a marital and family therapist or a professional counselor to complete 15 contact hours of continuing education within 1 year (prior to renewal). Acceptable continuing education activities for those holding a psychology degree in Connecticut would include, lecture, or symposium given or approved by associations like the American Association for Marriage and Family, the Commission on Accreditation for Marital and Family Therapist Education, or National Board of Certified Counselors. For a complete listing, go to the Department of Public Health website continuing education section.

Licensure must be renewed every year with the Department of Public Health (DPH). Renewal is not available online yet with the DPH, but renewal applications are sent out 60 days prior to expiration. Applications must be completed and sent to the DPH with a renewal fee of $565.

Military Psychologist Degree Information

The APA has a division for military psychologists. With posttraumatic stress affecting many of our military personal, psychologists are prime in their care. Division 19 of the APA works to represent the psychologists working with the armed forces by supporting its members and to help promote the health and outcomes of these officers through research. For listings on military jobs available, please see the Division 19 website at: http://www.apadivision19.org/index.htm