Montana Psychology School Options and Licensing Requirements

There are a number of quality universities and graduate schools in the “Big Sky” state of Montana which offer psychology programs. Psychology is a popular field of study for both undergraduate and graduate students, as an education in psychology can lead to a variety of attractive career paths. As a testament to the popularity of this field, both Montana State University and the University of Montana offer fully-accredited Psychology departments.

To sort through the many psychology schools available in Montana, please use the search tool below. This tool will provide students with the opportunity to view a selection of psychology schools and programs across the state.

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SCHOOL NAME	CITY, STATE	STUDENT POPULATION	SCHOOL TYPE	TUITION	PROGRAM TYPE	PROGRAMS
The University of Montana	Missoula, MT	15,669	Public, 4-year	$4,373	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General School Psychology Doctorate Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Neuroscience Psychology - General
Montana State University	Bozeman, MT	13,671	Public, 4-year	$5,330	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Psychology - General
Montana State University Billings	Billings, MT	5,274	Public, 4-year	$4,397	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychology - General Bachelor’s Psychology - General Community Psychology Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General
Flathead Valley Community College	Kalispell, MT	2,495	Public, 2-year	$2,761	Campus	View Programs
Associate Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Carroll College	Helena, MT	1,436	Private, 4-year	$26,004	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
The University of Montana-Western	Dillon, MT	1,379	Public, 4-year	$3,090	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General
Montana State University-Northern	Havre, MT	1,273	Public, 4-year	$4,182	Campus	View Programs
Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Salish Kootenai College	Pablo, MT	1,112	Private, 4-year	$2,988	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychology - General Bachelor’s Psychology - General
University of Great Falls	Great Falls, MT	1,076	Private, 4-year	$19,188	Campus	View Programs
Associate Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counseling Psychology
Rocky Mountain College	Billings, MT	1,042	Private, 4-year	$22,442	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General

Beyond education, those hoping to work in the psychology field will also have to become licensed in the state of Montana. The Montana Board of Psychologists is responsible for those licenses, and there is a specific set of standards and requirements set forward that must be met in order to obtain a license successfully.

Montana Psychologist Licensing

Once licensed, a psychologist working in the state of Montana is permitted to provide certain services. The allowable functions of a Montana psychologist include the following:

Administer tests and assessments to diagnose conditions
Provide a variety of therapy options including behavioral, interpersonal, and cognitive therapy
Help people cope with difficult situations in life, such as overcoming addictions

Who Issues Licenses in Montana?

As mentioned above, the Montana Board of Psychologists is the body that issues licenses to practice psychology in the state. This board falls under the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

Steps to earn licensure in Montana as a psychologist include:

Doctorate in psychology from accredited institution meeting standards of American Psychological Association

Two years of supervised experience in psychology field under the direction of qualified professionals

Examples of psychological work provided to the Montana Board of Psychologists for analytical review

Detailed and comprehensive application that meets approval of the Montana Board of Psychologists

National standardized and administered written examination specific to competency in psychological assessments

Rigorous oral examination administered by Montana Board of Psychologists

Other Licensing Requirements

Work experience to include a year of residency training at the educational institution where doctoral degree was awarded

Psychology Licensing Exams in Montana

Those applying for a psychology license in Montana must pass the national written exam along with an oral exam given by the Montana Board of Psychologists.

Montana Psychology Specializations

General Psychology
Clinical Professional Counselor

Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specialization Requirements

Meet all other licensing requirements
Fulfill expectations specific to the specialized field of practice

License Renewal

Obtain 40 continuing education credits during the period of two consecutive calendar years

Licensure Resources for Montana

Montana Association of School Psychologists
Information regarding licensure for school psychologists.
Montana Board of Psychologists
The governing body for psychology in the state of Montana.
Montana Secretary of State
Codes for continuing education in the field of psychology.

Salary and Employment Trends for Psychologists in Montana

Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Montana 12.2%

Psychologists, Other Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Montana 12.5%

Number psychologists employed 2014 (all types)

Nationwide 115,810

Montana 430

Montana Psychologists Earnings Compared to Nationwide Averages

		Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists	Psychologist , Other
Nationwide	Median Wage Annually	$68,900	$92,110
Montana	Median Wage Annually	$53,260	$82,640
Montana	Median Wage Hourly	$25.61	$39.73
Montana	Lowest 10% yearly wage	$31,810	$35,460
Montana	Highest 10% yearly wage	$91,430	$107,440

For more information on psychology within the state of Montana, including salaries, schools, licensing, and more, please take a moment to visit the following resources.

Montana Psychology Resources

American Psychological Association
Leading resource for psychologists working in the United States.
Montana Addictive and Mental Disorders Division
A branch of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services dedicated to addictive and mental disorders.
Montana Psychological Association
Information on a variety of topics related to practicing psychology in the state of Montana.