Psychology in Oklahoma: Licensing Requirements & School Options

Students in Oklahoma who are interested in working in the field of psychology have a number of schools and graduate programs to consider. With more than 1,200 people across the state already employed in this potentially lucrative career, it is easy to see why so many educational institutions include psychology in their degree programs.

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SCHOOL NAME	CITY, STATE	STUDENT POPULATION	SCHOOL TYPE	TUITION	PROGRAM TYPE	PROGRAMS
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus	Norman, OK	27,138	Public, 4-year	$3,957	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Organizational Behavior Studies Master’s Psychology - General Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Organizational Behavior Studies Doctorate Neuroscience Psychology - General Counseling Psychology Educational Psychology
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Stillwater, OK	24,390	Public, 4-year	$4,425	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General School Psychology Doctorate School Psychology Psychology - General
University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond, OK	17,239	Public, 4-year	$4,460	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Psychology - General Experimental Psychology Counseling Psychology School Psychology Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Oklahoma City Community College	Oklahoma City, OK	14,941	Public, 2-year	$2,237	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychology - General
Northeastern State University	Tahlequah, OK	9,316	Public, 4-year	$3,750	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Counseling Psychology Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Rose State College	Midwest City, OK	8,150	Public, 2-year	$2,370	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychology - General
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	7,247	Public, 4-year	$2,587	Campus	View Programs
Associate Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Cameron University	Lawton, OK	6,463	Public, 4-year	$3,225	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Counseling Psychology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University	Weatherford, OK	5,263	Public, 4-year	$3,975	Campus	View Programs
Bachelor’s Psychology - General Master’s Community Psychology Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology - Other
Western Oklahoma State College	Altus, OK	5,035	Public, 2-year	$1,883	Campus	View Programs
Associate Psychology - Other

It is not legal within the state of Oklahoma to simply open up a psychology practice and start seeing patients. Instead, anyone hoping to practice psychology must be licensed through the proper government channels. The process of licensing can be time consuming and challenging, but it ensures that only qualified individuals are working in this important field.

Psychology Licensing in Oklahoma

Once licensed, there is a wide-variety of services and treatments that a psychologist in Oklahoma can offer. Those services include the following:

Create treatment plans to help individuals dealing with behavioral problems
Offer individual and group therapy sessions to address issues such as anxiety and depression
Work with entire businesses to train their employees on topics such as emotional health

Oklahoma Psychology Licensing Authority

In order to acquire a license, prospective psychologists will need to go through the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. It is the responsibility of this board to ensure that only qualified individuals provide psychological treatment to patients within the state.

The following steps will need to be completed in order to be eligible for a license.

Earn a doctoral-level degree in the study of psychology from an APA-accredited institution

Complete two years of supervised practice prior to applying for licensure

Provide the Board with three references from licensed psychologists

Pass two written examinations

Complete all of the necessary paperwork and submit any relevant fees with the application

Licensing Exams Required in Oklahoma

Two exams must be passed in order to be eligible for an Oklahoma psychology license – the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), and the Jurisprudence Examination. To pass the EPPP, a score of 500 or better must be attained.

Oklahoma Recognized Psychology Specializations

Clinical Psychology
School Psychology

Counseling Psychology
General Psychology

Specialization Requirements

Supervised practice must include experience relevant to desired specialization

License Renewal

Earn 20 credits of continuing education, including 3 in ethics, to renew license for the next year

Oklahoma Licensure Resources

Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program
Opportunity for experience in the field of psychology for those who are pursing licensure.
Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
The main governing body over the practice of psychology in the state of Oklahoma.
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Licensure information for those interested in the industrial/organizational area of psychology.

Oklahoma Psychologist Salary and Employment Trends

Growth and Employment Rate in Oklahoma for Psychologists vs. Nationwide Data

Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Oklahoma 8.8%

Psychologists, Other Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

Oklahoma 7.0%

Number Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists and Psychologists, Other employed 2014

Nationwide 115,810

Oklahoma 1,220

Nationwide Earnings for Psychologists Compared to Oklahoma

		Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists	Psychologist , Other
Nationwide	Median Wage Annually	$68,900	$92,110
Oklahoma	Median Wage Annually	$47,490	$90,350
Oklahoma	Median Wage Hourly	$22.83	$43.44
Oklahoma	Lowest 10% yearly wage	$29,160	$32,780
Oklahoma	Highest 10% yearly wage	$77,680	$107,440

For additional information on the study and practice of psychology in the state of Oklahoma, please take a moment to visit the resources listed below.

Oklahoma Psychology Resources

American Psychological Association:
With a membership of more than 120,000, the APA is the biggest psychological organization in the United States.
Oklahoma Psychological Association:
Professional association which aspires to further the profession of psychology in the state of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma School Psychological Association:
Non-profit group which consists of professionals in the school psychology field.