Editing Psychologist (section)

==== Ambiguity of title ====
To practice with the title of "psychologist", in almost all cases a doctoral degree is required (PhD, PsyD, or EdD in the U.S.). Normally, after the degree, the practitioner must fulfill a certain number of supervised postdoctoral hours ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 (usually taking one to two years), and pass the EPPP and any other state or provincial exams.<ref name="apa2">Kerewsky, Shoshana. (2000). Some US states also require additional requirements, such as an oral exam and extra coursework ''[http://www.apa.org/apags/profdev/beyintrn.html Beyond Internship: Helpful Resources for Obtaining Licensure].''</ref> By and large, a professional in the U.S. must hold a doctoral degree in psychology (PsyD, EdD, or PhD), and/or have a state license to use the title ''psychologist''.<ref name=":0">[http://www.psych.on.ca/About-Psychology/Careers-in-psychology ''Becoming a psychologist or psychologist associate''] Ontario Psychological Association.</ref><ref>"Currently, '''all''' (State) jurisdictions have laws that limit the use of the term psychologist to those who are licensed or who are specifically exempt, as in an exempt setting." (Reference: [[American Psychological Association]] ('''APA''') [http://www.siop.org/tip/jan09/17silzer.aspx Division 14,  Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology ('''SIOP''')])</ref> However, regulations vary from state to state. For example, in the states of Michigan, West Virginia, and Vermont, there are psychologists licensed at the master's level.