Abstract

The Psychologist Bill which the Korean Psychological Association has been trying to enact for the past several years, was proposed by 11 members of the National Assembly including Rep. Seo Jeong-suk on April 29, 2022. The Bill proposes that certified psychologists must obtain 1) a bachelor’s and master’s degree or 2) a master’s and doctorial degree by completing courses related to psychology prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, followed by completion of 3,000 hours of practical training for more than two years upon completion of master degree, or 1,000 hours for more than one year during doctorial degree in graduate school. Those who met the educational and practicum requirements must pass the national examination for psychologists. In this paper, as matters to be reflected in future enforcement ordinances and enforcement rules, standards for psychologist training course are presented in relation to 1) education certification, 2) training certification, and 3) other topics related to qualification management. Psychological services are not limited to just psychological counseling, but consist of more tasks. The Bill proposed all matters related to the education and training of psychologists in Korea as a profession that reveals the scientific principles of human behavior and contributes to the promotion of people's happiness based on psychological science.