How do I become a psychologist in Canada as mature student?

I am 40 years old, having earned my BA in Sociology more than 15 yrs ago, now looking to change gears altogether and return to school to become a psychologist. Do I get my MA, PhD, another accredited program? What is the most direct route?How do I become a psychologist in Canada as mature student?
in order to get become a psychologist you first need an honors BA in psychology, you must then take the GRE's to apply for a masters, complete your masters, apply for a P.H.D and then complete the test required to get accreditation. In Canada you must have a PHD in psychology and be registered with the CPA in order to be called a psychologist. You could consider taking some college courses in counseling and work as a counselor.



If i were you i would contact the psychology departments of some of the universities you are interested in applying at. Speak with one of their advisers who can provide you with more information. But i am sure you cannot get a masters in psych with a BA in sociology though they might let you take a few less courses than the 40 credits (4 years worth) normally required for a BA, because some of your old courses may be counted as electives. You should really talk to someone from the university you are interested in attending.