REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

I am currently a masters student who is studying counselling psychology at Western University. Upon completion of my masters, I wish to register as a psychologist in Nova Scotia. I am wondering what the rules and regulations are about this.

Quick facts about my situationn- Upon completion of my degree, I would have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychologyn- My 8 month internship will be supervised 50/50 by a phd psychologist (for assessment) and by a masters level psychologist (for counselling)

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I am currently a masters student who is studying counselling psychology at Western University. Upon completion of my masters, I wish to register as a psychologist in Nova Scotia. I am wondering what the rules and regulations are about this.

Quick facts about my situationn- Upon completion of my degree, I would have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychologyn- My 8 month internship will be supervised 50/50 by a phd psychologist (for assessment) and by a masters level psychologist (for counselling)

Category: Applicant

To answer your question, NSRP requires the primary supervisor to be a psychologist. If the supervisors of your internship are psychologists, then the internship may meet all NSRP requirements.

Please note, if you applying to NSRP for registration, then such information should be identified on the verification of practicum form with respect to the practicum.

Reference: 
MA Student – Supervisors
Posted on December 29, 2021
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