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To practice as a psychologist in B.C., you must to  register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited degree program that includes a residency and pre-doctoral internship, and successful completion of a series of examinations for professional practice in psychology.

Psychologists

Psychometricians

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behaviour, the physical and environmental bases of behaviour, and the analysis and treatment of behaviour problems and disorders. These programs include courses in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Psychology, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the mechanisms and processes of learning and thinking, and associated information encoding, decoding, processing and transmitting systems. These programs include courses in theories of cognition and intelligence; studies of cognitive processes such as memory, sensation, perception, pattern recognition, problem solving, and conceptual thinking; cybernetics; psycholinguistics; and the study of biological and social communications mechanisms and processes.

Cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the unique stages of psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through childhood. These programs include courses in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behaviour, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behaviour therapy, and the psychology of aging.

Developmental and child psychology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of behaviour under experimental conditions and the analysis of controlled behavioural responses. These programs include courses in learning theory, research design and experimental methods, psychological measurement, statistical design and methods, analysis of cognitive and behavioural variables, and the conduct of specialized and large-scale studies.

Experimental psychology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioural pathologies. These programs include courses in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behaviour modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioural therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Clinical psychology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counselling, involving the provision of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. These programs include courses in counselling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counsellor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counselling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Counselling psychology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behaviour of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. These programs include courses in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.

Educational psychology

Psychology Doctoral Degrees

Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. They work in private practice or in clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies.

Managers in social, community and correctional services

Probation and parole officers

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To work as an educational counsellor in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

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To work as career development practitioner or career counsellor in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of graduation from a recognized educational program and work experience.

Educational counsellors

Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)

Psychology Master's Degrees

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[Educational Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)]( http://www.sfu.ca/education/gs/degreediploma/doctoral/edpsych.html)

Educational Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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[Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)]( http://www.sfu.ca/psychology/graduate.html)

Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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[Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCO)]( https://psych.ok.ubc.ca/graduate/psychology/)

Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCO)

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[Counselling Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/phd-counselling-psychology)

Counselling Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)

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[Psychological Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCO)]( https://psych.ok.ubc.ca/graduate/psychology/)

Psychological Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCO)

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[Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/phd-psychology)

Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)

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[School and Applied Child Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/phd-school-applied-child-psychology)

School and Applied Child Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)

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[Special Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/phd-special-education)

Special Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)

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[Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)]( https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/graduate/psychology-phd)

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[Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/psychology-cred/clinical-psychology-phd.php)

Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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[Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/psychology-cred/psychology-phd.php)

Educational Path

Psychology Doctoral Degrees

Programs

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