Psychologist Degrees in Maryland - MD

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 5 2010

It is interesting to note for those considering a psychology degree in Maryland that according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics the outlook for psychology professionals is outstanding as the profession is projected to grow at a rate of 40-50% through the year 2016. Certain fields of psychology such as clinical counseling and school psychology are expected to grow at a rate of nearly 60% through the same period. While the entrance into the field of psychology is by no means simple, psychologists are highly demanded professionals across the United States.

Associations

Maryland Psychological Association (MPA) is a professional organization for psychologists practicing in Maryland. MPA seeks to uphold the high standards of the profession with its members and the state of Maryland.

The Maryland Psychological Association
10025 Gov. Warfield Parkway, Suite 102
Columbia, MD 21044-3308
410/992.4258
www.marylandpsychology.org

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Board of Examiners of Psychologists was established in July of 1981 as a central location of the administration of the laws of practice for psychologists in Maryland. The Board's duties include licensing and renewing the licenses of qualified psychologists, among other things.

Board of Examiners of Psychologists
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215-2299
410/764.4787
www.dhmh.state.md.us/psych/index.html

Continuing education

All those holding a psychology degree in Maryland must be committed to continuous learning and research in the ever-changing field of mental health. Maryland requires psychologists to complete 40 contact hours of continuing education (CE) every two years previous to the time at which licenses expire. All psychologist licenses expire on March 31 every other year and the CE requirement must be completed by December 31 of the year previous to expiration.

www.bls.gov