Psychologist Degrees in Oklahoma - OK

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

The US Board of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports growth in the field of psychology, specifically with growth in the fields of school psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and in all other segments of psychology.  Given this fact, a psychology degree in Oklahoma is a valuable commodity.  The BLS also states that approximately a third of all psychologists in Oklahoma are self-employed, allowing them to be more autonomous.  There are many steps that someone must take in to earn a psychology degree in Oklahoma, but these are well worth the effort. 

State Organizations
The Oklahoma Psychological Association is an organization for psychologists in Oklahoma to share information on research and other information in the psychology field.  There is information on education and legislation and more on their website.  Those interested in becoming a member can become a full member for $150 and fees go up in subsequent years, an associate member for $185, a post-doc member for $50 and a student member for $15.  Applicants must be sponsored to gain membership.  Contact information is below:

Oklahoma Psychological Association
6412 N Santa Fe Ave, Ste C
Oklahoma City, OK  73116-9111
Telephone:  (405) 879-0069
Fax:  (405) 879-0304
Website:  www.okpsych.org

Continuing Education Requirements and Licensure Renewal for Oklahoma psychologists

Those holding a psychology degree in Oklahoma must renew their license each year.  This must be done annually by December 31.  Each year the fee is $400 and is done through the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Twenty hours in continuing education must be done each year to maintain a license.  If someone has a health service provider certification, they must ensure that 3 of the 20 hours must be related to laws and professional practice issues relevant to health service providers.  See the board website for more.  Continuing professional education (CPE) credits must be completed each year by September 30 but one can pay a $50 fee for an extension, thus making the due date December 31.  CPEs must be entered online after January 1 and before November 1 or a $50 late fee will be incurred.