Graduate Study and Career Options in Clinical Psychology Bryan R. Loney, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Florida State University

What is Clinical Psychology? The Society of Clinical Psychology www.apa.org/divisions/div12/ “The field of clinical psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development…”

What is Clinical Psychology? “…Clinical Psychology focuses on the cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral, and biological contributors to human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels.” Increasing interdisciplinary and collaborative nature to the science

What Do Clinical Psychologists Do? Therapy Assessment Research Teaching and Supervision Program Development and Evaluation Administration Consultation Public Policy

Where Do Clinical Psychologists Work? Private Practice and Counseling Centers Individual and/or group therapy Colleges and universities  Hospitals Industries / Business  Legal & Governmental Agencies Military 

Doctoral Degrees Ph.D. Psy.D. Other options? Doctor of Philosophy Scientist-Practitioner (or Clinical Science) Clinical versus Counseling? http://www.psichi.org/pubs/articles/article_73.asp Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology  Practitioner-Scientist History of degree Other options?

Alternatives to PhD Program in Clinical Psychology Other PhD options Marriage and Family Therapy Educational or School Psychology Developmental Neuroscience, Social, Cognitive, etc. Masters Programs Programs leading to LMHC certification Clinical, Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling Social Work and LCSW certification Other options School, Art Therapy, and Experimental

Getting Started Basic questions Do I want to do therapy? Do I want to conduct assessments? Do I want to do research? Do I want to teach? Where do I want to work? As demonstrated by what? Overarching importance of faculty advising and mentoring

Books of Interest American Psychological Association (2008). Graduate study in psychology. Washington, DC: Author. Mayne, T. J., Norcross, J. C., & Sayette, M. A., (2006/2007). Insider’s guide to graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology. New York: The Guilford Press. American Psychological Association (2007). Getting in: A step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology. Washington, DC: Author.

Web Sites of Interest American Psychological Association www.apa.org/students Careers web site www.psychwww.com Center for Civic Education and Service www.fsu.edu/~service/ FSU Department of Psychology www.psy.fsu.edu