Zimbabwe
Professional title for a Practicing Psychologist:
Psychologist ( preceded by area of specialization)
Criteria, Regulations and Procedures to obtain a License:
Posses Ordinary Level Mathematics and English
Posses a minimum of 2 advanced levels
Complete an Honors degree in Psychology ( 4 years)
Complete a 2 year masters degree in Psychology area of intended specialization (clinical, educational, occupational, counseling, community, neuro) (2 years)
1 year internship under a registered Psychologist with similar area of specialization following an outlined syllabus
Submit an internship file at the end of the internship to the Psychology Education Committee Board under Allied Health Practitioners Council.
If the file goes through, proceed to an oral and written examination.
Any Supplemental Resources regarding procedures for Licensure:
www.ahpcz.co.zw.
Reciprocity of Licenses:
Yes, you will be asked to submit a letter of good standing from the Licensing board of your country, current practicing certificate, copy of educational certificates and internship syllabus. You will then be given an in-country practicing certificate.
Temporary/Short-Term Licenses (which are often needed for psychologists doing humanitarian work in foreign countries):
Yes
Name and Website of the Licensing Body/Bodies To Which You Belong:
Allied Health Practitioners Council Zimbabwe www.ahpcz.co.zw (* licensed in Zimbabwe)