Complete a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or a doctorate degree, and supervised clinical experience ^{1 5}

To become a psychologist, you need to choose a field of psychology that suits your interests and goals. Some examples of fields of psychology are:

• Clinical psychology: assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders and psychological problems. ^{1 5}
• Counseling psychology: promotion of positive mental health and prevention of mental illness. ³
• Forensic psychology: application of psychological knowledge and methods to legal issues and contexts. ¹²
• Industrial-organizational psychology: study of human behavior in work settings and organizations. ¹
• School psychology: practice of psychology in educational settings. ¹

Each field has its own education, training, and licensure requirements, as well as career opportunities and challenges. You can learn more about the different fields of psychology from the websites of professional organizations, such as the American Psychological Association or the American Board of Professional Psychology. ^{11 5}