Psychologist Degrees in Hawaii - HI

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

Founded in 1962, the Hawaii Chapter of the American Psychological Association serves its members by providing relevant news topics, employment opportunities, continuing education offerings, and instructions for maintaining professional certifications, and many helpful local information links for individuals who hold a psychology degree in Hawaii. You can reach them at www.hawaiiapa.org.

For those interested in a psychology degree in Hawaii specific to school psychology, the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists offers useful local information and professional workshops and conferences. Check them out at www.hasp.org.

Psychologist, State of Hawaii

For the same reasons that lure other professionals to this island paradise, many Psychologists have made Hawaii their home. As reported in a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, more than 600 Psychologists worked in the “Aloha State” in 2008.

Whether you decide to embark on a career as a School Psychologist or as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, this state’s growing population and steady stream of visitors each year – nearly 7 million in 2008, according to the Hawaii Department of Economic Development and Tourism – provide more than ample opportunity for psychology practices to grow and prosper there.

Continuing Education

License renewal in Hawaii is required every two years and does not require continuing education units. However, you should be sure you are meeting all continuing education requirements to maintain your professional certifications.