How to Become a Child Psychologist

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Attain an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field.. Determine what field of child psychology you want to work in.. Get your graduate degree in psychology.

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Steps

1

Attain an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field.

Step 1

Attain an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field.

2

Determine what field of child psychology you want to work in.

Step 2

Determine what field of child psychology you want to work in.

3

Get your graduate degree in psychology.

Step 3

Get your graduate degree in psychology.

4

Get your doctorate.

Step 4

Get your doctorate.

5

Complete your internship or practicum.

Step 5

Complete your internship or practicum.

6

Obtain your state certification.

Step 6

Obtain your state certification.

7

Get your Board Certification.

Step 7

Get your Board Certification.

8

Apply to organizations that need child psychologists.

Step 8

Apply to organizations that need child psychologists.

9

Use your networking connections to find a job.

Step 9

Use your networking connections to find a job.

10

Go on the interview.

Step 10

Go on the interview.

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Start your own practice.

Step 11

Start your own practice.

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