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Psychology Graduate Degrees

Experimental Psychology Research Scientist in Developmental, Social, Cognitive, Neuroscience etc. PhD = doctor of philosophy degree Courses + dissertation = 5-6 years Post doctoral internship (optional) = 2 years Full ride but Must LOVE research!!!!!!!!! MA = Masters in Experimental Psychology Courses + thesis = 2-3 years Stepping stone to PhD program Can teach at Community Colleges

Clinical Psychology MA = masters level clinician Graduate program in clinical psychology 2-3 years + 1 year supervision Comparable to PA degree in medicine Must practice under supervision of a Fully Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

Clinical Psychology PhD = doctor of philosophy degree Scientist-practitioner model (Boulder model) Clinical scientist Often full ride but must enjoy research!!! Comparable to MD in medicine

Clinical Psychologist Graduate Program Courses + dissertation = 5-6 years Clinical internship = 1 year Post doctoral internship (optional) = 2 years National Licensing Examination 1-2 years supervision

Clinical Psychology PsyD = doctorate in clinical psychology (1968) Practitioner-scholar model (Vail model) Comparable to DO in medicine Newer graduate degree < funding for graduate study -> greater debt Professional schools + university-based programs Focus on Assessment

Psy.D. Graduate program similar to PhD Courses + major paper = 5-6 years More focused on practice Clinical internship = 1 year Post doctoral internship (optional) = 2 years National Licensing Examination 1-2 years supervision

Employment Psychiatric hospitals Mental health clinics Private practice General medical hospitals Research (PhDs) Nonprofit agencies Schools Forensic Settings Government Agencies, e.g., NIMH Business settings

Counseling MA in counseling psychology vs. counseling Counseling psychology similar to clinical psychology Counseling: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Courses + practicum Licensing exam for counselors 1 year supervision Can practice independently Not covered by some insurers

Clinical Social Work Social Work  MSW = masters degree Courses +field placements Licensing exam for social workers 2-3 year Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Two years supervision Additional exam Can practice independently Covered by most insurers

School Psychology Masters: MA or MS Courses + field placements School counselor Courses + field placements 1 year school psychology internship PhD or EdD in school psychology School counselor + RESEARCH Can practice (depends on graduate program) EdS: educational specialist LLP (not always) Additional course work

Child Life Specialist Requirements for certification Two routes Complete post graduate practicum and internship Pass certification exam Two routes After BA or BS -> practicum/internship 10 course work focusing on children Psychology, sociology, and related fields Approximately 200 hours in field setting with children Hospital, camps, clinics MS degree in child life -> practicum/internship

Other Careers Occupational Therapy Activity Therapy Art Therapy Speech Pathology Public Health