Georgia PsychologyLicensing Requirements & School Options

Home to the oldest state-chartered University (the University of Georgia), Georgia has a long history in preparing students for careers in psychology. Students can still study psychology at UGA in one of its three doctoral programs. At Georgia State University, doctoral students can chose from one of five specialty programs and even work with world-renowned psychologist Duane Rumbaugh studying chimpanzees and language.

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SCHOOL NAME	CITY, STATE	STUDENT POPULATION	SCHOOL TYPE	TUITION	PROGRAM TYPE	PROGRAMS
University of Georgia	Athens, GA	34,816	Public, 4-above	$7,646	Both	View Programs
Master’s - ONLINE Master of Education in Educational Psychology Applied Cognition and Development Master of Education in Educational Psychology - Gifted and Creative Education Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Psychology - General Educational Psychology Doctorate Educational Psychology School Psychology Counseling Psychology Psychology - General Neuroscience College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	32,022	Public, 4-year	$6,029	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Neuroscience Psychology - General School Psychology Educational Psychology Doctorate Educational Psychology School Psychology Psychology - General Neuroscience Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw, GA	24,175	Public, 4-year	$3,888	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Atlanta, GA	20,941	Public, 4-year	$7,718	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Industrial and Organizational Psychology Master’s Industrial and Organizational Psychology Doctorate Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, GA	20,212	Public, 4-year	$3,882	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General School Psychology
Emory University	Atlanta, GA	13,893	Private, 4-year	$42,400	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Neuroscience Psychology - General Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Master’s Psychology - General Doctorate Psychology - General
Valdosta State University	Valdosta, GA	13,089	Public, 4-year	$3,882	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
University of West Georgia	Carrollton, GA	11,646	Public, 4-year	$3,882	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General Doctorate Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Mercer University	Macon, GA	8,329	Private, 4-year	$32,166	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Counseling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Candidates wishing to become licensed in Georgia must adhere to strict requirements including graduating with a doctoral degree, completing pre- and post-doctoral internship and work experience, and passing a national, state, and oral exam.

Psychologist Licensing in Georgia

Licensed psychologists in Georgia are allowed to perform the following tasks:

Diagnose and treat mental and nervous disorders including organic brain disorders and brain damage
Administer tests and measure aptitudes for education or vocational placement, or for counseling purposes
Render services to individuals, groups, organizations, and the public

Licensing Authority in Georgia

The Georgia Board Examiners of Psychologists licenses psychologist candidates in the state and monitors the professional conduct of psychologists practicing in the state.

Psychologist licensure candidates in Georgia must have completed the following steps:

Received a three year doctoral degree in applied psychology from an institution accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), an I/O program, or an international program

Completed a pre-doctoral supervised internship

Completed a 1,500 hour post-doctoral supervised work experience

Passed the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) and the Georgia jurisprudence examination

Passed an oral exam given by the Georgia Board of Examiners

Other Licensing Criteria

The doctoral curriculum must reflect competence in: the breadth of scientific psychology; scientific, methodological, and theoretical foundations; assessment and measurements; treatment and intervention strategies; and cultural and individual diversity.
Requirements of the pre-doctoral internship vary depending on the psychology specialty of the candidate.
The post-doctoral supervised work experience may be completed over a one- or two-year period. One of every 30 hours must be under direct individual supervision for all candidates with exceptions for industrial or organizational psychology candidates.
The oral exam is based on a work sample from the candidate’s intended area of practice, which is to be sent to the Board for review prior to the examination. The exam is given by a subcommittee of the Board. If the candidate fails the oral examination, they must present themselves for a Full Board Exam. The candidate is allowed two attempts at the Full Board Exam. If not passed the second time, the license is denied.

Psychology Licensing Exams in Georgia

Psychologist candidates in Georgia must pass the national Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), the Georgia jurisprudence exam, and an oral exam given by the Board.

Recognized Psychology Specializations in Georgia

Counseling Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Industrial or organizational psychology
School Psychology

Specialization Requirements

Candidate must meet all other licensure requirements
Candidate must pass an oral exam given by the Board whose focus is based on a work sample from the candidate’s intended area of specialization

Georgia License Renewal

Licenses must be renewed biennially. License holders must complete 40 hours of continuing education each biennium. License holders must obtain six professional ethics credits from a personally attended workshop.

Georgia Licensure Resources

Georgia Board Rules
Rules and regulations on licensing and renewal requirements for psychologists in Georgia.
Georgia Code
Regulations related to licensing requirements for psychologists in Georgia
Georgia Board of Psychology
Board that oversees licensing and professional conduct of psychologists in Georgia.
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
Responsible for creating and overseeing the administration of the EPP and other licensing exams.

Salary and Employment Trends for Georgia Psychologists

Growth and Employment Rate for Psychologists in Georgia vs Nationwide

Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Georgia 21.2%

Psychologists, Other Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Georgia 20.3%

Number clinical, counseling and school psychologist and psychologists, other, employed 2014

Nationwide 115,810

Georgia 2,550

Earnings for Psychologists in Georgia vs Nationwide

		Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists	Psychologist , Other
Nationwide	Median Wage Annually	$68,900	$92,110
Georgia	Median Wage Annually	$66,480	$89,240
Georgia	Median Wage Hourly	$31.96	$42.90
Georgia	Lowest 10% yearly wage	$42,490	$45,950
Georgia	Highest 10% yearly wage	$97,530	$107,440

To learn more about psychology education programs, licensure, and economic data in Georgia, please visit the following resources.

Georgia Psychology Resources

American Psychological Association
The main authoritative body for psychology in the United States.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Psychologists
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Occupational Employment Statistics sections contain information on salary and job growth for psychologists in Connecticut and nationwide.
Georgia Psychological Association
A state affiliate of the APA. Advocates for the profession of psychology, provides continuing education, and educates the public about the work of psychologists in Georgia.