1. Psychology Graduate Degrees

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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