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North Dakota Psychology Schools – ND
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 19th, 2010
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that a doctoral degree and a license are usually requirements if someone wants to go into the field of psychology and practice in the field. In some instances, only a master’s degree is needed, but a doctorate would be necessary for someone going into practice on his or her own. A doctoral degree earned online or through one of the psychology schools in North Dakota takes a longer amount of time to complete, approximately five years if being worked on full-time. Programs for doctoral studies offered by psychology schools in North Dakota culminate with a dissertation which involves a large amount of research. Many times to receive the degree, at least a year of on-the-job experience under supervision are needed, and this is often a requirement for state licensure as well.
Programs in psychology should be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Institutions can be accredited as well. One should look for this designation when choosing a program. In North Dakota, for example, to obtain state licensure, a person must have graduated from a program that is APA accredited.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Psychologists in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot, North Dakota may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the St. Alexius Medical Center, Jamestown Hospital, Dakota Clinic and Medcenter One Jamestown.