Psychology Licensure in Colorado

Required educational background

If you wish to become a licensed Psychologist in Colorado, you must have already earned your doctorate in Psychology. Of course you will first need to have earned both your Bachelor and Master of Psychology degrees to get a Doctorate.

By earning your Bachelor of Psychology you will gain valuable information about what your potential career in psychology will look like. You can also use your Bachelor’s to help you find employment in many other human services careers. Of course your Bachelor’s is also a requirement as part of your educational background if you wish to become a licensed psychologist.

Unlike some states, Colorado does not allow you to practice with less than a Doctorate in Psychology. Keep in mind however, that with a Master’s in Psychology you can find employment in many other jobs in human services. So, while it is required to get your Ph.D. a Masters of Psychology is a useful degree in and of itself.

To begin your path to licensure you will need your doctorate in psychology from a board approved school. Once you have your doctorate you will need to earn your field experience.

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Field Experience

To begin earning your field experience on the way to licensure, you will need to do the following:

• You will need to submit proof of your education and also your supervision plan to gain the required experience for licensure.
• You will need at least 12 months of supervised experience equating to 1,500 hours of experience, 75 hours of supervision, 50 hours of which must be face-to-face supervision.
• You will need to fill out an Affidavit of Eligibility form as well.
• You will need to apply for licensure

You will want to familiarize yourself with Colorado’s specific laws and regulations regarding licensure. These laws change so it is good to make sure you have current information, which you can find here:

Examination

Once you have completed your field experience you can apply to take the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

• Pass the EPPP with a score meeting the Colorado minimum You can find some helpful information about your EPPP here: