Psychologist Degrees in North Dakota - ND

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 19 2010

There are many steps to go through for those considering a psychology major in North Dakota. One must earn a doctoral-level psychology degree in North Dakota in order to become licensed, which is a requirement to act as a psychologist in the state.

The US Board of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the field of psychology is growing.  One field in the education system boasts an 11 percent growth rate in school psychology.  This may be interesting to note for people who are considering a psychology major in North Dakota.  There is a 26 percent growth rate in industrial and organizational psychology.   A 14 percent growth rate is expected in all of the other psychology fields.  The BLS also reports that a relatively large percentage, 34 percent, of psychologists are self-employed. This allows them to take on the kind of work and clients that they want to work with.  Though there are many steps to go through to earn a psychology degree in North Dakota, it can lead to an enriching career. 

Continuing Education Requirements for Psychologists in North Dakota

The renewal fee for a license will be paid annually before the first of the year and will not be more than $100. See http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/acdata/pdf/66-02-01.pdf.

The renewal form can be found on the website www.ndsbpe.org.

Continuing education must be done on a two-year cycle and reported to the board.  The forms can be found on the website for the board.  At least three credits per cycle must be in law or ethics.  At least forty credits must be complete in that two-year cycle.