Psychologist Degrees in Michigan - MI

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

As of May 2008, there were over 4,300 individuals holding a psychology degree in Michigan. Most of these professionals worked as clinical, counseling, or school psychologists. Three hundred other psychologists in Michigan worked in other various career areas of psychology, while another 760 worked as psychology teachers at the college or university level. Although most psychologists in Michigan work in the clinical, counseling, or school career areas, the combined growth in these areas has been less than 1% since 2002. The greater employment growth percentage seems to be for psychologists wanting to work in other various areas of psychology, which has doubled since 2004.

Continuing Education and Renewal of Licensure for Psychologists in Michigan

In Michigan, there are no requirements for continued education. However, optional continuing education courses and opportunities are provided at the American Psychological Association website. The renewal fee for the full psychology license is $190, and must be submitted on August 31st every two years. The renewal can be done online, and there is a 60-day grace period, after which, late fees will be assessed.

Throughout their education and practice, individuals holding a psychology degree in Michigan must continue to display a great deal of observation and analytical thought. Composure is also required to adequately serve patients with a variety of mental and emotional illnesses.

Psychologist Associations in Michigan

The Michigan Psychological Association (MPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) can be helpful to fully licensed professionals, graduate students, and to the general public. On the MPA website potential patients may obtain online depression screening and general information for families coping with personal tragedies. The MPA website also provides a link to the Michigan Psychological Association of Graduate Students website, where graduate students can apply for scholarships and find internships and professional psychologists willing to supervise them during internships. News, information, and local events are also available at these two sites.

Michigan Psychological Association
124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1900
Lansing, MI 48933
Tel: (517) 347-1885
Fax: (517) 484-4442
E-mail: office@michiganpsychologicalassociation.org
http://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/

American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (800) 374-2721
http://www.apa.org/

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