How many years of college do you have to go through be a psycologist?

To become a psychologist requires a significant amount of education. It's not just a matter of years of college, but also the type of degree. Generally, it takes a minimum of 7 years after high school:

* 4 years: Bachelor's degree (usually in psychology, but other related fields are possible).

* 4-7 years: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in psychology). The length can vary based on the program and the specific type of doctoral degree.

Some doctoral programs might require a master's degree beforehand, adding even more time. After the doctoral degree, there's often a period of supervised practice (internship) before licensure.