Psychologist Degrees in South Carolina - SC

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

Continuing Education and Renewal of Licensure for Psychologists

Practitioners who hold a psychology degree in South Carolina must renew their licenses every two years.  The renewal process can be done online and has a fee of $300.  However, continuing education credits are required for renewal.  Twenty-four credits must be completed and approved by the South Carolina Board of Psychology every two years.  In South Carolina, credits are divided into two categories.  Category A credits are more formal and include activities such as additional graduate course work or APA training programs.  Category B credits are more informal and include activities such as publishing non-referred publications and self-study courses.  At least 12 of the 24 credits must be from Category A, and carry over from previous renewal periods is not allowed.

Associations

Additional information for practitioners holding a psychology degree in South Carolina may be found at the following associations:

South Carolina Psychological Association (SCPA)
PO Box 11035
Columbia, SC 29211
Tel:  803-252-7128
Fax:  803-252-7799
http://www.scpsychology.com/

South Carolina Association of School Psychologists (SCASP)
P.O. Box 11711 Capitol Station
Columbia, SC 29211
Tel:  803-790-6895 or 1-800-303-2309
Fax:  803-790-6895
http://scaspweb.org/

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

The SCPA website offers some information about continuing education, which is required for South Carolina psychologists.  However, there are resources for practitioners, graduate students, and the general public.  Other associations that are specific to a particular area of psychology, such as the SCASP are also available.