Can a masters in psychology prescribe medication?

In the United States, a master's degree in psychology typically does not grant the authority to prescribe medication. Only licensed psychologists with additional training and certification, such as those who have completed a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in psychology and have pursued specific prescriptive authority training in certain states, can prescribe medication. Generally, prescribing is primarily the domain of psychiatrists (medical doctors) and other healthcare professionals like nurse practitioners and physician assistants with the appropriate credentials.