Professional Developmental Plan

Table of Contents

Introduction2

Discussion3

State licensure and certification requirement3

General Requirements3

Education Requirements3

Experience Requirements3

Examination Requirement4

Administrative requirements5

The occupations within the psychology5

Requirements for master's and doctoral level clinician5

What make me interested?5

My emphasis area6

Potential career opportunities and ultimate goal for my degree6

My strengths and enhancement6

My weaknesses7

Joining Professional organizations7

NYSPA membership benefits7

American Psychological Association8

Networking Element8

Connections through APAGS9

Conclusion9

References9

Professional Developmental Plan

Introduction

In order to formulate my professional, developmental plan for rehabilitation psychologist, it is imperative to analyze and review the licensure and certification requirements for the professional practice of psychology in New York. The requirements are analogous in different occupations within the psychology that are regulated by the State of New York. There are specific requirements for the master's and doctoral level clinician. I, however, have the intended emphasis area of rehabilitation psychologist as well as the anticipated opportunity of research teacher in the university. I am determined to enhance my strengths and work on my weaknesses. I can join two organizations of NYSPA and APA which would be beneficial for my growth as a psychology professional. The American psychological association will be a contributing element in networking and in the attainment of my goals and objectives.

Discussion

State licensure and certification requirement

General Requirements

The title of psychologist in all contexts (i.e. psychological, psychologist or psychology) and the practice of psychology in the state of New York require the licensure as a psychologist, under law. The requirements for licensure and certification in New York State include bearing of good moral character, at least 21 years of age and meet the examination, education and experience requirements (NY State Education Department, 2012).

Education Requirements

The educational requirements for the state licensure and certification are to possess a doctoral degree after the completion of the doctoral psychology program, which is qualified for licensure from the department or equivalent to the licensure and certification, as determined by the Department of State of New York, according to regulations of commissioner (NY State Education Department, 2012).

A program should be offered by an accredited institution or by an organization approved by the Department of New York or equivalent jurisdictions authorities, providing doctoral degree in psychology in order to be considered as a licensure qualifying program for New York State. The institution granting psychology program should design the program to prepare graduates so that it can conduct independent professional practice of psychology, and substantially meet the requirements for the licensure requirements of psychology program in New York State. Another requirement is that the psychology program must comprise of 3 complete years of full time study (or equivalent part time), in addition to 30 semester hours, of course-work granted from the licensure qualifying institution, or the program must be accredited by NY state board of regents or US department of education (NY State Education Department, 2012).

The 3 years of study must include tutorials, seminars, or other course work of graduate level representing 2 years of fulltime study, which includes professional, and scientific ethic coursework and practice, at least 5 graduate quarter hours or 3 semester hours encompassing seven ...