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Ohio Psychology Schools – OH

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

Education Requirements of Psychology Schools in Ohio

• Must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited institution or program by a national agency, or program accredited by one of the following:
• American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
• Canadian Psychological Association, Accreditation Office
• Listing by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register Designation Committee
• National Association of School Psychologists
• Curriculum of the program must include coursework in the following areas:
• Psychology of Human Development and Personality
• Psychology of Learning
• Statistics and research development
• Counseling and interviewing techniques
• Must have a minimum of 2 years supervised experience and training in a professional psychological setting or practice, including a one year pre-doctoral internship
• Must have a minimum of 1500 training hours supervised by an approved professional
• Hours must be applied to specified area of psychology by applicant
• Minimum of 375 hours per year must be in direct contact with clients
• Maximum of 30%, or 540 hours, of training per year can be acquired in the area of research or graduate teaching, but the curriculum must directly include client welfare and health well-being

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Psychologists in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron and Dayton, Ohio 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 Akron City Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic and the many University Hospitals and Mercy Hospitals.