In Alberta, a person can be a psychologist with either a masters or doctoral degree in a mental health field, such as psychology. Education and training typically involves 6 to 10 years of university study of how people think, feel and behave. The College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) regulates the practice of psychologists in Alberta. Once a person meets the graduate coursework and degree requirements set forth by CAP, they are able to apply for registered provisional status. Both psychologists and registered provisional psychologists do similar work, but provisional psychologists must be under supervision for 1600 hours worth of work, while a fully registered psychologist can practice independently. Provisional psychologists must also pass two exams in order to be registered. Most people practice as provisional psychologists for at least one year before applying to be fully registered. Provisional psychologists with a doctorate degree who have completed over 1600 hours as part of their internship/residency training typically apply for full registration sooner than this.