Who reviews an individuals credentials for practice?
The review of an individual’s competence in terms of the practice of psychology is provided by the various state licensing boards. The National Register (http://www.nationalregister.org) has information about the credential review process. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards has information regarding licensure requirements in different states and Canadian provinces (http://www.asppb.org/). I have my training from outside the US. Will my degree be equivalent to one earned in the US? There are many issues related to academic equivalency of different degree programs across nations, even English-speaking countries such as the US and UK. Although these issues are being addressed by educators, including psychologists, in a number of international forums, they remain unresolved. A university registrar may be able to offer you guidance on how equivalence of international academic credentials is verified. Should you plan to pursue a career in psychology that includes pract
