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OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Who is the regulatory body responsible for accrediting Psychologists in Alberta?

In Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) to practice as a Psychologist. Only registered members may call themselves Psychologists.

What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Psychologists?

For complete information on the registration requirements for Internationally educated Psychologists, visit the International Applicants page http://www.cap.ab.ca/frmPage.aspx?Page=InfoForIntApps

What are the educational requirements for Psychologists in Alberta?

(Note: Regulatory bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)
 
In Alberta, the minimum education requirement for psychologists is a master's degree with the coursework required to become a Registered Psychologist.

In Alberta, the following institutions offer masters and doctoral degree programs in psychology:

• Athabasca University
• Loma Linda University, (based in California) offers a M.Sc. degree program in Marital  and  Family Therapy in Camrose, Alberta.
• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge

The entrance requirement for a master's degree program in psychology is usually an acceptable average in a four-year bachelor's degree program with a specialization in psychology (honors program preferred). In Alberta, the following institutions offer four year bachelor's degree programs with a major in psychology or educational psychology:

• Athabasca University
• Canadian University College
• Concordia University College of Alberta
• Grant MacEwan College
• Red Deer College
• Taylor University College and Seminary
• The King's University College
• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge

Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at. www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Psychologist under occupational information.

What information resources are available for Psychologists in Alberta?

Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA)
website: http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
website: http://www.asppb.org

Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists
website: http://www.cpa.ca/ethics2000.html

Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
website: http://www.cpa.ca

Last Updated: August 2009