PsychologyJuly 4, 2026
licensure
/ˈlaɪsənʃər/
Definition
The formal granting of a license by a government or professional body that legally allows a person to practice in a specific profession.
Etymology
The word originates from the Latin 'licere,' meaning 'to be permitted.' It entered English through the combination of 'license' and the suffix '-ure,' which denotes an act or process.
In the news
In this article, licensure refers to the regulatory status graduates need to achieve to legally work as mental health providers. The program is designed to align with these evolving professional requirements as more states expand pathways for master's-level clinicians.
New online master’s degree in clinical psychology to expand access to mental health care
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