The Psych Show thank you for this! I am planning to pursue PhD. I do business communication training, specifically language needs analysis. I am thinking of pursuing PhD in psychology to further my knowledge. Do you think it will help me even better in designing business comm? btw, i have MA in Teaching major in applied linguistics.
I have a huge question, and I've looked everywhere and still don't know the right answer for me. I don't know if I want to study to become a psychologist or psychiatrist. I love studying and understanding how the mind works (I've always found mental illnesses to be a very interesting subject as well). I want to have a job where I can help people and I want to know if both areas fit my goals and I have to decide by looking at some other aspect of them or if one of them is better suited for me based on what I said. (You have to decide to take either medicine or psychology in my country, instead of taking an undergraduate course and then applying to med school like in the U.S.)
Thanks for your question! I don't know much about business communication, but if you are interested in the integration of business and psychology an industrial/organizational (IO) psychology degree could be helpful with these. IO psychologists focus primarily on psychology as it relates to business. You can find more information about that here: www.apa.org/action/science/organizational/education-training.aspx
Hi Roger! I get this question a lot. I encourage you to reflect on what aspect of human thought and behavior most interests you. If you are most interested in the biological aspects, a career in medicine might be a better fit. If you are most interested in the psychological aspects, then psychology might be the way to go. If you are interested in both, think about your strengths and weaknesses. To become a psychiatrist you'll need to complete pre-med courses which are heavy in biology and chemistry. For psychology, you'll need a lot of psychology and statistics. Something else to keep in mind - as a psychiatrist, the bulk of your training in psychiatry comes after your MD is done. In psychology, your training begins and largely ends in grad school. There are a lot of pros and cons to both. Something that could help is speaking to psychiatrists and psychologists in your local community to get a sense of what their training was like and what they do in an average day. Best of luck!
Going to throw this out there; most PhD programs (that I'm aware of) usually give full-rides or partial-rides with teaching jobs that cover most of the costs. Most professors I know and I have talked to have said something along the lines of "colleges use Masters student tuition to pay for PhD student research/tuition. Obviously that's not the case everywhere, but it's something to consider.
How much teaching covers completely depends on the institution. At mine, if I taught it would cover my tuition and I took advantage of that every year I could (it helped that I love teaching). However, I wasn't allowed to do it my first year and also it didn't help me with cost of living (e.g. housing, food, etc).
I still don’t know what to do. I really want to be hands-on and have my own practice and do clinical work. But the Ph.D holds more weight and is more highly regarded.
I wouldn't say a PhD is more highly regarded. Your experiences and training are more important than the letters behind your name. People will be more likely to refer patients to you if they trust your experience. If you're still struggling with this, check out the resources here: mitch.web.unc.edu/professional-development/
As someone who just accepted an offer to a PsyD program, I would say that the PhD doesn't hold more weight in the psychology world. The most important thing I looked for was APA accreditation (and for how long they have been accredited) as well as their ranking and support. My PsyD program has been accredited for many decades, and is also one of the few PsyD programs that gives a stipend and helps with the majority of tuition. The fit of the school with your personal interests is arguably more important than the specific degree. I wanted a more hands-on approach but I am also really interested in research, so I looked for a school that emphasized both! Good luck on your search!
@@ClaireSimonsen It's at the University of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. It's taught in french though and is called "Doctorat en Neuropsychologie Clinique, psy.d"
@@marystani1727 yes, you have to have an undergraduate degree in psychology and a gpa of minimum 3.7. You need to be fluent in french and pass the interview if you get selected
Great video as always! This is a topic I am perhaps a little bias in. I am currently doing a professional doctorate (not a PhD) in counselling psychology. I work a lot in research in psychology in my job and was keen to do some more practical work in psychology. I also loved the therapeutic one to one client work nature of counselling psychology over clinical psychology. The beauty of psychology is that there are so many options and its really all about subjectivity and learning what you want I feel. great video!
Thanks for watching and for your feedback! I agree - there are so many career paths in psychology. That can be overwhelming when someone is deciding what to study, but as long as it's good training that fits what you'd like to do in the future I think most people will be fine.
This is a question I ask myself often. Right now I am working on my my License in Mental Health. You broke it down, perfectly. I am positive I want to practice!! Thank You
I'm extremely interested in a treatment based focus and am pursuing a Clinical Psychologist degree. The PsyD is clearly the more fitting degree, however, the debt is soo substantially higher that It practically gives me an anxiety attack alone. I don't really think there's a strong gap between base income, at least not worth the massive undertaking I've looked at. I'm also pursuing a Ph.D. because being an adjunct professor at an undergraduate university is also a strong desire of mine. It's difficult for me because I'm interested in psychotherapy, education as well as research but it's unrealistic to have a devotion to all three. Fortunately, my undergraduate academic advisor happens to be the chairman of the department with a PhD and an extensive background in research and so I'm hoping to get guidance from him. Thanks for this video Dr. Mattu.
I'm really looking forward to applying for Behavioral Neuroscience programs soon! This video really gave me that confidence I always need in the shadow of people saying how useless this path is (which it totally isn't). I really have an interest in this ever-growing discipline, and I cannot wait to explore it further. Thank you so much!
Amazing video! I applied to School Psychology programs this past year and will be beginning my program this August. I had to research so much and talk to so many people during my application process and I wish I had seen this video earlier! You summarized all the information perfectly.
Thanks so much for the encouraging feedback! Glad to hear you were able to get good information and congratulations on beginning the school psychology program in August! My next video is about how to success in grad school so you might want to come back soon for that one :-)
Idk doctorate degrees are paid for where I live (instead of paying tuition like a masters degree). It would be more affordable to get a PhD. It doesn’t seem financially wise to take out massive debt if there is another way of going at it (that allows for a higher salary than just a masters). Also if you want to work in another country a PhD is going to make that easier. Some countries like NZ are in need of clinical psychologists with doctorate degrees and will make it easier for you to move there. It is a lot harder with a masters or PsyD.
I enjoy your videos so much! Could you please do one explaining the difference between getting a PhD in Counseling Psychology vs Clinical Psych?... THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for your feedback and question! Similar to what I said in the video, while I was trained as a clinical psychologist, I've also worked with a lot of counseling psychologists in the exact same role that I am in. There are some differences in emphasis between clinical and counseling psychology programs, but because both have to adhere to the same accreditation standards graduates from both tend to have similar opportunities. I would focus your research more on the match between you and the program, the quality of the program, and what their graduates do instead of stressing too much on counseling versus clinical psychology. Good luck!
I'm literally 16 and I've planned my future. I really want to be a clinical psychologist and I planned it all from graduating the undergraduate degree to doctorate to licensing, I've done my research and I'm not even done with high school yet.
I am currently reading this 3 years later- and now I’m 16 years old who really wants to be a clinical psychologist. Question, where are you now 3 years later?
Facts how’s it going 3 years later post covid post quarantine and post many mental health problems in the world after covid. do you still wanna study psych ?
I have a second TH-cam channel that focuses on my Psychology journey... While obtaining my Ph. D .... I tell people we must become creative, we have to give lectures, write books, speak at organizations, do TH-cam, have our own websites... we must become creative to assist in eradicating he debts accumulated.
This is a super niche question, but I figure it could be a good place to ask - I'm going on internship next year at a UCC. I have my own training goals that match up well with my site's, which is awesome. So I'm wondering, as someone who completed an internship, what are some things you wish you knew or worked on during internship? Or really just any reflections on the experience? I'm asking everyone these questions, mostly because I'm just curious but also I love hearing how people's internship experiences differed and impacted what they did after internship as well.
Congratulations on the internship, Kathy! That's wonderful news and a big step towards graduation! My advice on internship is use it as a way of building your strengths and discovering your weaknesses. It's the last time you are going to receive this much supervision. So within the support of your supervision, get help on building the type of clinical work you want to do more of in the future. These are your strengths, your expertise, the type of work you love doing. At the same time, take on new types of cases and interventions to discover what you aren't good at, learn how to identify problems that aren't a good fit for you, and understand why. That why when you're a fully licensed psychologist, you'll be much better at knowing what you can independently treat, what you can treat with consultation, and what you need to refer out to a colleague. I hope this helped! Good luck!!!
At first when I came across the word psyd, I didn’t look twice at it. After doing so much research on phd in clinical psychology for counselling, psyd instead, seems to be the best fit. It is exactly what I want to focus on and dedicate the rest of my life to. My family is not aware of the psyd as much as phd is simply because psyd is a much newer degree. I’m sure with time, Psyd degrees are going to become extremely popular because counselling of the increasing demand in counselling. Thank you so much for this video that made my decision of pursuing a Psyd even more concrete.
can you do a video about jobs in the neuropsych field? and how to figure out if you want to do research or clinical. i like both so i’m having a hard time deciding what to do
this was INCREDIBLY helpful, thank you! I am trying to find a path that best matches my main interest in marriage and family counseling... trying not to get overwhelmed by all the different options!
I am in an Organizational Psychology Psy.D. program and I work for the University where I also attend school and receive full tuition remission. ZERO debt. The best route. Find a job at a University where you want to attend.
I am currently a freshman in college and I am majoring in psych. I have recently begun looking into psychotherapy in my own time and it has increased my interest in the field that much more. My ultimate goal is to have my own private practice utilizing different types of therapy to treat victims of domestic and sexual abuse. With the information I've gathered so far, I should be aiming for my masters, right? I know there will be a lot of steps in between graduation and actually getting my own practice off the ground but I am ready for that challenge. I just need to know what direction I'm headed in right now. Any tips?
I would much rather do clinical work than research, but it seems as though Psy.D. programs are much more expensive than Ph.D programs.. I am unsure of what program I should pursue without breaking the bank but getting the proper training that I would need for my future work
If you dont want to rack up a ton of debt then Phd is pretty much just the better option. You still get tons of training that is gonna make you good at what you want to do so long as its accredited. If literally all you want to do is therapy you should look towards masters tracks that get you there way faster like an Msw or certain counseling Psych masters that prepare you for licensure
I’m a sophomore in my undergrad pursing clinical psychology, when is the best time to decide if I want to get my doctoral degree and when should I decide which degree is best?
This would be a great idea on a video I can make! I would start by doing more research on the ins and outs of a PsyD and PhD. Also know if the program your looking at is clinical or counseling based. In short, it heavily depends on what your end goal is and what you want to do in the future. As far as when’s the best time. It depends on your financial situation and personality. Me personally, I wanted to go straight into my masters program then doc program. No breaks. But that’s just me! Hope that helps a bit. I’ll be making videos on this type of stuff in the future 😊🤟🏽
I have a BA in Socy, that I earned in 2010, but for various reasons have an "overall" low gpa (ya, hard to believe for an undergrad humanities degree). :D I'm actually interested in a PhD in Clinical Psy because I really enjoy psychology and want to challenge myself to become an expert in the field. Fortunately, my businesses provide me the luxury of paying for tuition as I go along, so that's another reason I want to do it. So I'm not doing it for a job, per se, but primarily to learn for enjoyment purposes & make an impact on society with the knowledge. So a few questions. 1) Will my under GPA, which is under 3.0 cumulative be factor? 2) Will the time passed since my undergraduate (2010) matter? 3) Will my work experiences matters (I worked in corporate IT and then become an entrepreneur) 4) Will a criminal background be an issue (non-violent, non-sexual > theft related)?
I'm interested in specializing in clinical neuropsychology. I'm interested in research but I'd like to keep my focus on treatment and being a clinician. Does psyd still work for a specialty like that?
Hii i have a question from which country are you from? And do you think Neuropsychologist earns good after PsyD? I'm so much interested in this.. I'm from Pakistan and I didn't find Neuropsychology speciality here.. Gonna apply for international universities.
For anyone who is reading this comment, you can become a neuropsychologist with a psyd-provided you complete the neuropsych competency evaluations/requirements designated by your state.
Is there like a combined degree for a person who wants to do both research and consueling patients with psychotherapy. Something like translational research "bench to beside" if you are familiar with the term. Right know I am a science major and just found out about the field of psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology. This field looks into the mind-body connection.Mostly how stress affects your immune system. I want to do research in this field and consuel patients in living a healthy lifestyle. Sorry if this is long.Thank-you.
Hi.. i am a bioinformatician, now interested in taking up psychology.. i have had papers related to immunology, neuroscience and cell biology.. i want to do master's in clinical psychology nd get into treating patients.. can you suggest me ideas regarding the same? It would be really helpful..
Hi Dr. Mattu, First of all, I'd like to tell you that I just love your channel and the content. There are very few channels pertaining to psychology as a business industry. Secondly, I have a very important question to ask and it would be great if you can answer or create a video on it. My question is what is the difference between Clinical and Abnormal Psychology. I know that these two terms are used synonymously, however, they are different. It would be great if you can shed some light on this topic in detail.
Hi Ali! I just watched your video and loved it! I'm definitely subscribing. I do have one question and I hope you could help me. My parents (not from the U.S so they don't know the system very well) say that the location of my Grad School is important, because it's where I'm most likely going to end up living/practicing (I hope to have a private practice). Do you agree with that?
120,000.00 seems like a bargain in comparison to a friend of mine who borrowed nearly two hundred thousand to complete a psyd at an institution in the Chicago area. He only makes about eighty grand a year, and wishes he had made a different choice. Thanks for making this video.
I am a psychologist student in South Africa and would like to go to grads school internationally so its difficult in terms of asking a psychologist because most might not know about all that info and many other.
Long story short, usually there isn't much of a difference. In each of these the focus is working with a licensed therapist (at a masters or doctorate level) who is using some form of talk therapy to help you with your thoughts/feelings/behaviors. The bigger differences are in the theoretical orientation of the therapy/counseling you are receiving (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, etc).
Speaking from a financial standpoint, isn’t it true that when you get a PhD you can make more money out of the gate rather than if you get a master’s? And if you are able to get into a funded/partially funded PhD program, it would offset the cost of the extra years?
Hello! I'm a student from India studying psychology. Could you perhaps explain the various populations that a Clinical Psychologist can work with? I'd appreciate it if you could also tell me if they specialise in working with that particular population.
You're right - many PsyD programs do have some type of large culminating project. Some are more original research dissertations while others are more focused on applied practice.
@@mohammadhasan6095 mmm nup.. a degree which is considered or called as a doctorate they are also real doctors... MBBS are not only doctors.. BDS, DPT, PsyD, PharmD etc they are also real doctors.
@@nycto16 This is why most MDs/DOs stopped calling themselves doctors; to lessen the confusion because so many other fields have doctorates and can call themselves doctors. The correct term for MDs/DOs now is to be called Physicians, no way to confuse that with any other field.
There are no 100% based online U.S. PhD or PsyD programs that are APA accredited. Do you advise against online PhD programs for non-traditional students? As of 2018, Certain states will accept an APA equivalent program and will grant you licensure as long as all the state requirements are met. Now a days there are a lot of non APA online schools that offer the luxury of learning psychology all in the comforts of your own home. Chicago School of Psychology Walden University Cal southern University Capella University Say brook University NorthCentral University-non Clinical
Without knowing specifics about the applicant and the program, I do not make any recommendations regarding unaccredited programs. Going to a doctoral program that is unaccredited might limit someone's job opportunities and also does not give students anywhere to go if problems come up during training. A lot of new, innovative programs are unaccredited and for some they're a good fit. On TH-cam I have a responsibility to give the broadest advice possible and for most students unaccredited programs are too risky.
Hi Ali! I'm currently studying branding major (6th semester) in a bachelor program, and since about last year, I really interested with behavioral economics (Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Adam grant, Daniel H Pink, Richard Thaler, etc). Because of my love in behavioral econ, I was thinking about getting a master degree in behavioral science. But I think that's kind of a risky move, considering that the field to study is pretty new. But on the contrary, the field has been progressing really fast, considering there already been 2 noble prizes that highly related to behavioral economics (Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler). So my dilemma is, should I study behavioral economics in a formal degree such as master degree, or should I take a safer choice of master degree such as MBA, and learning behavioral economics by reading books. I know this question is not really relevant to the topic you discussed, but as a person who is familiar and expert with the educational system and the field of psychology (which is half of the equation of behavioral economics), I would like to know your opinion about this. Thank you very much!!
Hi William! Thanks for your question. I love the field of behavioral economics. It's wonderful to see this integration between the rationality of economics and the irrationality of psychology. My advice to you is to pursue the degree that is going to help you get the types of jobs you're interested in. Then, focus on applying to programs that offer some specialization in behavioral economics. You can also look into classes on behavioral economics or get mentorship /volunteer with an expert in the field of behavioral economics. If you haven't already, a good next step will be to speak to people who are doing what you want to do, find out what type of training/degrees they have, and then look into programs that offer that training and see where you can integrate behavioral economics. I hope this helps!
Career experience is the most you need. Honestly, places can turn you down simply because you are over-stacked. And that they dont want to pay more. Career first, then think about higher edu.
Why is CACREP and APA separate? I feel torn between the two paths because I’m interested in becoming a therapist or psychologist (I mainly want to see clients but want to also have opportunities to do other things like consulting). It seems almost counterintuitive that you can get licensed with a master’s on the CACREP side but then can only get licensed with a PhD or PsyD on the APA side. If only one could get a master’s in counseling, get licensed, and then decide if they want to get a PhD in psychology and switch over to the APA side with their master’s still being applicable.
Hi! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now I found them very interesting and informative! Thank you so much for making these videos! I have a question, how long will it take to complete a Psy. D?
Great question, I’ll probably be making a video on this soon. It typically takes about 4 to 5 years. Most complete it in 4 years and you also have to do a post doc internship that would be an extra year. This may very from program to program and state to state. Hope this helps. And thanks for the vid idea 💡😊
I’m a junior in undergrad studying psych and gender studies and have been debating going for a PhD or PsyD on the daily it feels like. I adore research, but I adore the clinical side as well (although either are so difficult to imagine being in as I don’t really have a practical framework for what either would look like post graduating). That said, I’ve found Psy.D programs that admit people after undergrad instead of requiring a MA first, and it shaves off a little time which is incredible. Does either decree truly limit you when it comes to what you’re doing? Say, having a PsyD but ending up wanting to do more research, or having and PhD and ending up having more of a passion for counseling? I know that training and experience speaks so loudly, but I can’t help but be apprehensive about which path to choose since it’s such a big financial, timely pursuit.
The Psych Show that’s a great point, thank you for the response! I still am debating between going only for a masters and getting started on licensing hours, going Psy.D, or going for a PhD. Such big, scary, financial decisions. Luckily I don’t need to be applying until the end of this year for start date fall 2021, so I’m meeting with profs and seeing which option will seem to work best 👍
Thank you so much for your videos, definitely has helped a lot. Could you please make a video on what you would suggest to international students who wish to pursue Graduate study in psychology?
I'm doing my matric and I'm really interested in counselling psychology and I've been watching a lot of videos of psychologists explaining what to do and all but I wanna know which path to actually take to be a successful counselling psychologists without putting myself in debt and not knowing which step to take after my graduate and what should i aim for......degree...Ph.D.....spy.D ???
Can you elaborate a little more on MA programs for therapy? Definitely want to get more into talk therapy but don't know exactly which graduate program to pick.
There's some good information here: mitch.web.unc.edu/professional-development/. Specifically, check out this document for more on MA programs: mitch.web.unc.edu/files/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf.
I want to become a clinical psychologist for children & adolescents, but I don't know where to start. I want to work in a clinic and help patients. I am still at high school, but I really want to become one already.
Hello! My name is Mason Locker and I’m a junior in high school wishing to pursue Psychology in college, and in my life beyond that. I came upon your video because I’m a bit confused about what exactly to major in in college and what my path should entail. I want to be a therapist, who counsels teens and older. Any chance you could give me some advice??
I had the desire to work in hospital then what I can study clinical psychology or counselling psychology And what is the difference between clinical psychology and counselling psychology
Doctor Ali, do you have any advice for choosing a psychology program/school? (Beginning with B.A. or B.S.) and into graduate and doctoral options? 🤔 Thanks! 🤩
So funny. I really don’t like psychology and am getting my clinical psychology Ph.D. to help shift the field in a beneficial direction through research, teaching, and clinical training.
I wonder if you have seen a new EdD in clinical mental health counseling? I am deciding between an EdD in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a Psyd in Clinical psychology.
I’m only 14 so this is a really advanced topic for me to watch, but I haven’t really figured out all of the types of psychology fields out there, all I know is I want to help people with mental illnesses, like anxiety, OCD, DID, etc. which I think that’s what a therapist does, but once again I’m not sure. I also may want to do a type of school counseling, but I know that pays way less money. So could anyone tell me, or summarize the type of path I’d have to take?
There are MANY paths you can take. Here's a list of career guides in psychology: www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers. It is America biased, so if you are located elsewhere the information might be slightly different, but the subfields within psychology are largely the same.
Hello sir, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the video. That was insightful. I would like to ask you the difference between PsyD in a clinical and PsyD in a counselling degree. It would be helpful if you could shed some light on this question. Thank you 😇
Combat vet, I want to help fellow veterans and victims of violent trauma. I have a BA in History, but what should I do to be able to help those in need? Thanks.
I just had a thought!!💡 since it takes about 10 years to earn a phD I should study for it since it takes about 10 years to have felonies expunged! 😲 or accepted by employers etc 😎
Nice video...about Clinical Psychology. Can you guide regarding Business Psychology? I want to go for this field of Psychology. Should I pursue MA in it & then PhD?
My only question is can you become an professor with a psyD? I’m interested in both research and clinical aspect but I’m not sure if I want to lean in the direction of research if I don’t have to. I’d much rather lean in the direction of clinical experience in my doctoral pursuit AND be able to teach at the collegiate level
hey there, your video did give me a good insight about grad school and Psy D. I am in a dilemma of choosing between neuropsychology or I/O psychology as I really like both plus I have a special interest in AI. Would be great if you could help in getting me some clarity on that on a possible pathway for me to choose for grad school :)
Loved ur videos!!! I’ve got a question!!! I graduated MBA this year and did BBA before that!!! now I’m planning to learn psychology coz I always loved that subject!! And I want to be psychologist as well!!!! What all should I do to be a psychologist from my qualifications? Can I go for Psy D directly? And where should I apply?
Can you make a video about psychologists who have EdD’s ? I’ve seen EdD’s in counseling psychology that I am interested in but I’m wondering if having an EdD instead of a PhD or PsyD is a disadvantage?
I want to become a Licensed Marriage &Family Counselor , fixing to start my undergrad but 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ I’m stressed , idk where to begin nor end ; I know I need my masters but WHEWWW
Great video! Any advice for me if i want to do both research and practice? Im working at a research institute but im interested in doing therapy as well
I know this is late, but I have a quick question. I want to be a clinical psychologist but when ever I look for jobs in that field the jobs always say they want a "Doctorate" degree, or a PhD. Is a PsyD enough to apply for those positions? (I in high school so I'm trying to gather more information)
What's your take on DEAC Accredited Master's n Psychology as Regional Accreditation costs arm and a leg ? Both are recognized by USDE but there's heavy bias in favour of Regional. Thank You
I'm still unsure what to do here. Is there a way to get a clinical psychology masters with an emphasis on marriage and family counseling which then provides the option to go on to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology at a later time? I want to work with people, mainly families struggling with autism/veterans with PTSD/homeless with drug addiction/personality disorders and children with terminal illness on one hand and then eventually work towards doing research about autism/addiction/PTSD and people suffering with depression due to terminal illness and ways to alleviate/treat their symptoms. I live in California if that makes a difference. I appreciate your input if you end up seeing thing and responding! I wish I knew who to talk to for answers about this. I don't want to waste time and money in school working towards the wrong degree.
What do you suggest for someone who wants to do counseling. To do group and community counseling and support groups along with one on one....to help with those suffering with mental illness disorders and to help those who are just in a moment of crisis
Hi! I was wondering if the process was the same in Canada, or if there’s any differences, where I could get any personal help finding things out that isn’t the Canadian Psychological Association hahah. I’m currently doing my degree in psychiatric nursing, and am really interested in counselling psychology (a Psy.D?) later on!
Canada and American doctorate programs tend to have a lot of similarities. Some are both accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. If you're interested in studying in Canada and working in America, these resources could be helpful: www.apa.org/support/us.
Thank you so much for this practical and helpful video. 🙂 Maybe it is late to ask a question, but I give it a try: if somebody would like to deal with programme developing for government eg, phd or psyd would be better to choose? Thank you very much in advance.
I already have an MSW, LCSW a private practice and experience working in forensics/corrections. I would like to get a doctorate in Psych but wonder if a non-clinical PhD in Forensic Psychology is worth the time and money? What can I do with that beyond what I'm already doing. I don't think I want to be a professional researcher. I like being a clinician.
Hello! I was wondering if i could get some advice on my personal goals. I'm currently wrapping up my associate's degree in psychology and will be moving on to bachelors next semester. I aspire to have multiple roles which leaves me a bit confused as to the path i should be taking. I really want to be a psychology educator at a school or university but also practice psychology with some form of counseling; i'm not really sure if i want to go all the way to a doctorate degree. Do you see a projected requirement for doctorates as time passes? I'm really trying to avoid a 200k debt.
These are very important questions to be considering. In America, the degree of entry as a psychologist is a doctorate. For most of the world it's actually a masters. Is that going to change in America anytime soon? Probably not. However, there are many ways to be a counselor with a masters degree and lots of ways you can teach with that degree as well. I'd speak to the professors in your bachelors program (in both psychology and related classes) and get their advice.
Hi there Ali! Thank you for this great insight. I am a student pursuing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I wanted to know if after completion of my graduate program, I can do my PsyD in clinical psychology and since I do not have my masters in the same, how challenging would/could it be to be shifting more towards the neurological realm. I would also like to understand if there is any particular concentration I should be taking if I plan on doing my PsyD in CP. Thanks in advance for the response. Appreciate the help
How about if I want to do both? I want to truly understand disorders just like you said ocd or eatingdisorders. Everything. I want to research and understand it and I also want to put it in action. I want to apply treatments I want to apply it in doing therapy.
hey, i wanted to know the difference between Bachelors of Psychological science and Bachelor of science-Psychology. Could you perhaps help me by telling me the difference between those? thank you!
I’ve been working for 3 years (in HR) and am thinking about going back to become a licensed therapist. When it comes to GPA or Letters or Rec, does this stuff matter as much after working for a bit?
I am interested in counseling as well as want to practice but thinking of pursuing mphil in clinical psychology as it will give license where I can have my own clinic and practice there on my own
What questions do you have about graduate study in psychology?
The Psych Show thank you for this! I am planning to pursue PhD. I do business communication training, specifically language needs analysis. I am thinking of pursuing PhD in psychology to further my knowledge. Do you think it will help me even better in designing business comm?
btw, i have MA in Teaching major in applied linguistics.
I have a huge question, and I've looked everywhere and still don't know the right answer for me. I don't know if I want to study to become a psychologist or psychiatrist. I love studying and understanding how the mind works (I've always found mental illnesses to be a very interesting subject as well). I want to have a job where I can help people and I want to know if both areas fit my goals and I have to decide by looking at some other aspect of them or if one of them is better suited for me based on what I said. (You have to decide to take either medicine or psychology in my country, instead of taking an undergraduate course and then applying to med school like in the U.S.)
What do you think is the best way to get experience before applying to grad school in psychology?
Thanks
Thanks for your question! I don't know much about business communication, but if you are interested in the integration of business and psychology an industrial/organizational (IO) psychology degree could be helpful with these. IO psychologists focus primarily on psychology as it relates to business. You can find more information about that here: www.apa.org/action/science/organizational/education-training.aspx
Hi Roger! I get this question a lot. I encourage you to reflect on what aspect of human thought and behavior most interests you. If you are most interested in the biological aspects, a career in medicine might be a better fit. If you are most interested in the psychological aspects, then psychology might be the way to go. If you are interested in both, think about your strengths and weaknesses. To become a psychiatrist you'll need to complete pre-med courses which are heavy in biology and chemistry. For psychology, you'll need a lot of psychology and statistics. Something else to keep in mind - as a psychiatrist, the bulk of your training in psychiatry comes after your MD is done. In psychology, your training begins and largely ends in grad school. There are a lot of pros and cons to both. Something that could help is speaking to psychiatrists and psychologists in your local community to get a sense of what their training was like and what they do in an average day. Best of luck!
Going to throw this out there; most PhD programs (that I'm aware of) usually give full-rides or partial-rides with teaching jobs that cover most of the costs. Most professors I know and I have talked to have said something along the lines of "colleges use Masters student tuition to pay for PhD student research/tuition.
Obviously that's not the case everywhere, but it's something to consider.
How much teaching covers completely depends on the institution. At mine, if I taught it would cover my tuition and I took advantage of that every year I could (it helped that I love teaching). However, I wasn't allowed to do it my first year and also it didn't help me with cost of living (e.g. housing, food, etc).
I still don’t know what to do. I really want to be hands-on and have my own practice and do clinical work. But the Ph.D holds more weight and is more highly regarded.
I wouldn't say a PhD is more highly regarded. Your experiences and training are more important than the letters behind your name. People will be more likely to refer patients to you if they trust your experience. If you're still struggling with this, check out the resources here: mitch.web.unc.edu/professional-development/
As someone who just accepted an offer to a PsyD program, I would say that the PhD doesn't hold more weight in the psychology world. The most important thing I looked for was APA accreditation (and for how long they have been accredited) as well as their ranking and support. My PsyD program has been accredited for many decades, and is also one of the few PsyD programs that gives a stipend and helps with the majority of tuition. The fit of the school with your personal interests is arguably more important than the specific degree. I wanted a more hands-on approach but I am also really interested in research, so I looked for a school that emphasized both! Good luck on your search!
What school?
What school homie that sounds like a dream
Annelise Coffey what school did you attend? I’m looking into PsyD programs
Just got accepted into a psy.d program in Clinical Neuropsychology in Canada! It's also almost fully funded which is amazing! good Luck everyone!
What program?
@@ClaireSimonsen It's at the University of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. It's taught in french though and is called "Doctorat en Neuropsychologie Clinique, psy.d"
That's interesting I'm also looking for that course. Currently pursuing Masters in Neuropsychology can you brief the eligibility of that course
@@marystani1727 yes, you have to have an undergraduate degree in psychology and a gpa of minimum 3.7. You need to be fluent in french and pass the interview if you get selected
How’s it going?
Great video as always! This is a topic I am perhaps a little bias in. I am currently doing a professional doctorate (not a PhD) in counselling psychology. I work a lot in research in psychology in my job and was keen to do some more practical work in psychology. I also loved the therapeutic one to one client work nature of counselling psychology over clinical psychology. The beauty of psychology is that there are so many options and its really all about subjectivity and learning what you want I feel. great video!
Thanks for watching and for your feedback! I agree - there are so many career paths in psychology. That can be overwhelming when someone is deciding what to study, but as long as it's good training that fits what you'd like to do in the future I think most people will be fine.
Totally agree!
This is a question I ask myself often. Right now I am working on my my License in Mental Health. You broke it down, perfectly. I am positive I want to practice!! Thank You
I'm extremely interested in a treatment based focus and am pursuing a Clinical Psychologist degree. The PsyD is clearly the more fitting degree, however, the debt is soo substantially higher that It practically gives me an anxiety attack alone. I don't really think there's a strong gap between base income, at least not worth the massive undertaking I've looked at. I'm also pursuing a Ph.D. because being an adjunct professor at an undergraduate university is also a strong desire of mine. It's difficult for me because I'm interested in psychotherapy, education as well as research but it's unrealistic to have a devotion to all three. Fortunately, my undergraduate academic advisor happens to be the chairman of the department with a PhD and an extensive background in research and so I'm hoping to get guidance from him. Thanks for this video Dr. Mattu.
I'm really looking forward to applying for Behavioral Neuroscience programs soon! This video really gave me that confidence I always need in the shadow of people saying how useless this path is (which it totally isn't). I really have an interest in this ever-growing discipline, and I cannot wait to explore it further. Thank you so much!
Fantastic to hear! Best of luck to you on your studies, Tyler!
Good luck, and keep us updated, yeah?
how is it going?
Amazing video! I applied to School Psychology programs this past year and will be beginning my program this August. I had to research so much and talk to so many people during my application process and I wish I had seen this video earlier! You summarized all the information perfectly.
Thanks so much for the encouraging feedback! Glad to hear you were able to get good information and congratulations on beginning the school psychology program in August! My next video is about how to success in grad school so you might want to come back soon for that one :-)
Hi keep sharing your school psych grad experience? I want to apply soon.
@@mommy8406 im looking inot this as well
Idk doctorate degrees are paid for where I live (instead of paying tuition like a masters degree). It would be more affordable to get a PhD. It doesn’t seem financially wise to take out massive debt if there is another way of going at it (that allows for a higher salary than just a masters). Also if you want to work in another country a PhD is going to make that easier. Some countries like NZ are in need of clinical psychologists with doctorate degrees and will make it easier for you to move there. It is a lot harder with a masters or PsyD.
I enjoy your videos so much! Could you please do one explaining the difference between getting a PhD in Counseling Psychology vs Clinical Psych?... THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for your feedback and question!
Similar to what I said in the video, while I was trained as a clinical psychologist, I've also worked with a lot of counseling psychologists in the exact same role that I am in. There are some differences in emphasis between clinical and counseling psychology programs, but because both have to adhere to the same accreditation standards graduates from both tend to have similar opportunities. I would focus your research more on the match between you and the program, the quality of the program, and what their graduates do instead of stressing too much on counseling versus clinical psychology.
Good luck!
Thank's! Your video cleared some of the misconceptions that I had between the two doctorate degrees.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm literally 16 and I've planned my future. I really want to be a clinical psychologist and I planned it all from graduating the undergraduate degree to doctorate to licensing, I've done my research and I'm not even done with high school yet.
You think that's something I'm 12 yrs old and in middle school. (Not trying to one up you)
Me too!
How's it going
I am currently reading this 3 years later- and now I’m 16 years old who really wants to be a clinical psychologist. Question, where are you now 3 years later?
Facts how’s it going 3 years later post covid post quarantine and post many mental health problems in the world after covid. do you still wanna study psych ?
I have a second TH-cam channel that focuses on my Psychology journey... While obtaining my Ph. D .... I tell people we must become creative, we have to give lectures, write books, speak at organizations, do TH-cam, have our own websites... we must become creative to assist in eradicating he debts accumulated.
Thank you!! This is so helpful!
Thank you for watching!
This is a super niche question, but I figure it could be a good place to ask - I'm going on internship next year at a UCC. I have my own training goals that match up well with my site's, which is awesome. So I'm wondering, as someone who completed an internship, what are some things you wish you knew or worked on during internship? Or really just any reflections on the experience? I'm asking everyone these questions, mostly because I'm just curious but also I love hearing how people's internship experiences differed and impacted what they did after internship as well.
Congratulations on the internship, Kathy! That's wonderful news and a big step towards graduation!
My advice on internship is use it as a way of building your strengths and discovering your weaknesses. It's the last time you are going to receive this much supervision. So within the support of your supervision, get help on building the type of clinical work you want to do more of in the future. These are your strengths, your expertise, the type of work you love doing. At the same time, take on new types of cases and interventions to discover what you aren't good at, learn how to identify problems that aren't a good fit for you, and understand why. That why when you're a fully licensed psychologist, you'll be much better at knowing what you can independently treat, what you can treat with consultation, and what you need to refer out to a colleague.
I hope this helped! Good luck!!!
PHD needs dissertation too. If you wanna be lazy, just do a literary review.
This was very helpful! Thank you!!!
At first when I came across the word psyd, I didn’t look twice at it. After doing so much research on phd in clinical psychology for counselling, psyd instead, seems to be the best fit. It is exactly what I want to focus on and dedicate the rest of my life to. My family is not aware of the psyd as much as phd is simply because psyd is a much newer degree. I’m sure with time, Psyd degrees are going to become extremely popular because counselling of the increasing demand in counselling. Thank you so much for this video that made my decision of pursuing a Psyd even more concrete.
Counseling
can you do a video about jobs in the neuropsych field? and how to figure out if you want to do research or clinical. i like both so i’m having a hard time deciding what to do
this was INCREDIBLY helpful, thank you! I am trying to find a path that best matches my main interest in marriage and family counseling... trying not to get overwhelmed by all the different options!
Best of luck to you.
Please do a video on becoming licensed as a psychologist.
Thanks for the recommendation! I might cover that in the future. Until then, you can find some useful information here: www.asppb.net/.
I am in an Organizational Psychology Psy.D. program and I work for the University where I also attend school and receive full tuition remission. ZERO debt. The best route. Find a job at a University where you want to attend.
I am currently a freshman in college and I am majoring in psych. I have recently begun looking into psychotherapy in my own time and it has increased my interest in the field that much more. My ultimate goal is to have my own private practice utilizing different types of therapy to treat victims of domestic and sexual abuse. With the information I've gathered so far, I should be aiming for my masters, right? I know there will be a lot of steps in between graduation and actually getting my own practice off the ground but I am ready for that challenge. I just need to know what direction I'm headed in right now. Any tips?
I would much rather do clinical work than research, but it seems as though Psy.D. programs are much more expensive than Ph.D programs.. I am unsure of what program I should pursue without breaking the bank but getting the proper training that I would need for my future work
If you dont want to rack up a ton of debt then Phd is pretty much just the better option. You still get tons of training that is gonna make you good at what you want to do so long as its accredited. If literally all you want to do is therapy you should look towards masters tracks that get you there way faster like an Msw or certain counseling Psych masters that prepare you for licensure
I’m a sophomore in my undergrad
pursing clinical psychology, when is the best time to decide if I want to get my doctoral degree and when should I decide which degree is best?
This would be a great idea on a video I can make! I would start by doing more research on the ins and outs of a PsyD and PhD. Also know if the program your looking at is clinical or counseling based. In short, it heavily depends on what your end goal is and what you want to do in the future.
As far as when’s the best time. It depends on your financial situation and personality. Me personally, I wanted to go straight into my masters program then doc program. No breaks. But that’s just me!
Hope that helps a bit. I’ll be making videos on this type of stuff in the future 😊🤟🏽
Thank you Doctor Ali.🙏
Wow... Amazingly information. Helped me out alot.
I've seen more PHD programs focused on psychotherapy - clinical psychology in the last few years with residency + interships...
Great explanation!
THANK YOU!!!!
Wow how come I’ve never seen ur channel. Great. Thanks 👍🏼
Thanks for being here!
Great information and very concise!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this!
definitely looking forward into a Psy. D
I have a BA in Socy, that I earned in 2010, but for various reasons have an "overall" low gpa (ya, hard to believe for an undergrad humanities degree). :D
I'm actually interested in a PhD in Clinical Psy because I really enjoy psychology and want to challenge myself to become an expert in the field. Fortunately, my businesses provide me the luxury of paying for tuition as I go along, so that's another reason I want to do it.
So I'm not doing it for a job, per se, but primarily to learn for enjoyment purposes & make an impact on society with the knowledge.
So a few questions.
1) Will my under GPA, which is under 3.0 cumulative be factor?
2) Will the time passed since my undergraduate (2010) matter?
3) Will my work experiences matters (I worked in corporate IT and then become an entrepreneur)
4) Will a criminal background be an issue (non-violent, non-sexual > theft related)?
I'm interested in specializing in clinical neuropsychology. I'm interested in research but I'd like to keep my focus on treatment and being a clinician. Does psyd still work for a specialty like that?
Hii i have a question from which country are you from? And do you think Neuropsychologist earns good after PsyD? I'm so much interested in this.. I'm from Pakistan and I didn't find Neuropsychology speciality here.. Gonna apply for international universities.
For anyone who is reading this comment, you can become a neuropsychologist with a psyd-provided you complete the neuropsych competency evaluations/requirements designated by your state.
Is there like a combined degree for a person who wants to do both research and consueling patients with psychotherapy. Something like translational research "bench to beside" if you are familiar with the term. Right know I am a science major and just found out about the field of psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology. This field looks into the mind-body connection.Mostly how stress affects your immune system. I want to do research in this field and consuel patients in living a healthy lifestyle. Sorry if this is long.Thank-you.
Hi.. i am a bioinformatician, now interested in taking up psychology.. i have had papers related to immunology, neuroscience and cell biology.. i want to do master's in clinical psychology nd get into treating patients.. can you suggest me ideas regarding the same? It would be really helpful..
Hi Dr. Mattu, First of all, I'd like to tell you that I just love your channel and the content. There are very few channels pertaining to psychology as a business industry. Secondly, I have a very important question to ask and it would be great if you can answer or create a video on it. My question is what is the difference between Clinical and Abnormal Psychology. I know that these two terms are used synonymously, however, they are different. It would be great if you can shed some light on this topic in detail.
Hi Ali! I just watched your video and loved it! I'm definitely subscribing. I do have one question and I hope you could help me. My parents (not from the U.S so they don't know the system very well) say that the location of my Grad School is important, because it's where I'm most likely going to end up living/practicing (I hope to have a private practice). Do you agree with that?
This was great!
PsyD is definitely what I want, after 11 years of being a caregiver for special needs adults plus I want to be able to teach as well.
120,000.00 seems like a bargain in comparison to a friend of mine who borrowed nearly two hundred thousand to complete a psyd at an institution in the Chicago area. He only makes about eighty grand a year, and wishes he had made a different choice. Thanks for making this video.
I am a psychologist student in South Africa and would like to go to grads school internationally so its difficult in terms of asking a psychologist because most might not know about all that info and many other.
Can you do a video about counseling vs psychotherapy vs regular therapy (therapist)
Long story short, usually there isn't much of a difference. In each of these the focus is working with a licensed therapist (at a masters or doctorate level) who is using some form of talk therapy to help you with your thoughts/feelings/behaviors. The bigger differences are in the theoretical orientation of the therapy/counseling you are receiving (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, etc).
Speaking from a financial standpoint, isn’t it true that when you get a PhD you can make more money out of the gate rather than if you get a master’s? And if you are able to get into a funded/partially funded PhD program, it would offset the cost of the extra years?
Hello! I'm a student from India studying psychology. Could you perhaps explain the various populations that a Clinical Psychologist can work with? I'd appreciate it if you could also tell me if they specialise in working with that particular population.
Im actually watching this to determine if I should see a PsyD or PHD psychologists for my anxiety issues. Thanks for clearing this up. :)
Both are the same clinically. I’d say it is more important where the person attended.
Definitely PsyD
What is also true is that almost all accredited PsyD programs require a doctoral dissertation.
You're right - many PsyD programs do have some type of large culminating project. Some are more original research dissertations while others are more focused on applied practice.
PsyD has a major paper. A PhD is a REAL doctoral dissertation. There is a huge difference
And MD's are the only REAL doctors, Shawna. Cut the crap.
@@mohammadhasan6095 mmm nup.. a degree which is considered or called as a doctorate they are also real doctors... MBBS are not only doctors.. BDS, DPT, PsyD, PharmD etc they are also real doctors.
@@nycto16 This is why most MDs/DOs stopped calling themselves doctors; to lessen the confusion because so many other fields have doctorates and can call themselves doctors. The correct term for MDs/DOs now is to be called Physicians, no way to confuse that with any other field.
There are no 100% based online U.S. PhD or PsyD programs that are APA accredited. Do you advise against online PhD programs for non-traditional students?
As of 2018, Certain states will accept an APA equivalent program and will grant you licensure as long as all the state requirements are met.
Now a days there are a lot of non APA online schools that offer the luxury of learning psychology all in the comforts of your own home.
Chicago School of Psychology
Walden University
Cal southern University
Capella University
Say brook University
NorthCentral University-non Clinical
Without knowing specifics about the applicant and the program, I do not make any recommendations regarding unaccredited programs. Going to a doctoral program that is unaccredited might limit someone's job opportunities and also does not give students anywhere to go if problems come up during training. A lot of new, innovative programs are unaccredited and for some they're a good fit. On TH-cam I have a responsibility to give the broadest advice possible and for most students unaccredited programs are too risky.
What are the accredited programs?
Hi Ali! I'm currently studying branding major (6th semester) in a bachelor program, and since about last year, I really interested with behavioral economics (Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Adam grant, Daniel H Pink, Richard Thaler, etc). Because of my love in behavioral econ, I was thinking about getting a master degree in behavioral science. But I think that's kind of a risky move, considering that the field to study is pretty new. But on the contrary, the field has been progressing really fast, considering there already been 2 noble prizes that highly related to behavioral economics (Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler). So my dilemma is, should I study behavioral economics in a formal degree such as master degree, or should I take a safer choice of master degree such as MBA, and learning behavioral economics by reading books. I know this question is not really relevant to the topic you discussed, but as a person who is familiar and expert with the educational system and the field of psychology (which is half of the equation of behavioral economics), I would like to know your opinion about this. Thank you very much!!
Hi William! Thanks for your question. I love the field of behavioral economics. It's wonderful to see this integration between the rationality of economics and the irrationality of psychology.
My advice to you is to pursue the degree that is going to help you get the types of jobs you're interested in. Then, focus on applying to programs that offer some specialization in behavioral economics. You can also look into classes on behavioral economics or get mentorship /volunteer with an expert in the field of behavioral economics.
If you haven't already, a good next step will be to speak to people who are doing what you want to do, find out what type of training/degrees they have, and then look into programs that offer that training and see where you can integrate behavioral economics.
I hope this helps!
Thank you!! It helps a lot, I hope you will make a video related to behavioral economics. Thanks again!!
Career experience is the most you need. Honestly, places can turn you down simply because you are over-stacked. And that they dont want to pay more. Career first, then think about higher edu.
Why is CACREP and APA separate? I feel torn between the two paths because I’m interested in becoming a therapist or psychologist (I mainly want to see clients but want to also have opportunities to do other things like consulting). It seems almost counterintuitive that you can get licensed with a master’s on the CACREP side but then can only get licensed with a PhD or PsyD on the APA side.
If only one could get a master’s in counseling, get licensed, and then decide if they want to get a PhD in psychology and switch over to the APA side with their master’s still being applicable.
Hi!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now I found them very interesting and informative! Thank you so much for making these videos!
I have a question, how long will it take to complete a Psy. D?
Great question, I’ll probably be making a video on this soon.
It typically takes about 4 to 5 years. Most complete it in 4 years and you also have to do a post doc internship that would be an extra year. This may very from program to program and state to state.
Hope this helps. And thanks for the vid idea 💡😊
I’m a junior in undergrad studying psych and gender studies and have been debating going for a PhD or PsyD on the daily it feels like. I adore research, but I adore the clinical side as well (although either are so difficult to imagine being in as I don’t really have a practical framework for what either would look like post graduating).
That said, I’ve found Psy.D programs that admit people after undergrad instead of requiring a MA first, and it shaves off a little time which is incredible.
Does either decree truly limit you when it comes to what you’re doing? Say, having a PsyD but ending up wanting to do more research, or having and PhD and ending up having more of a passion for counseling? I know that training and experience speaks so loudly, but I can’t help but be apprehensive about which path to choose since it’s such a big financial, timely pursuit.
What I've noticed is more limiting is the quality of training and mentorship that you receive in your program, not the degree you gain.
The Psych Show that’s a great point, thank you for the response!
I still am debating between going only for a masters and getting started on licensing hours, going Psy.D, or going for a PhD.
Such big, scary, financial decisions. Luckily I don’t need to be applying until the end of this year for start date fall 2021, so I’m meeting with profs and seeing which option will seem to work best 👍
Thank you so much for your videos, definitely has helped a lot. Could you please make a video on what you would suggest to international students who wish to pursue Graduate study in psychology?
For a clinical psychologist in the UK the Psy. D is the only pathway they will accept to become one so that’s what I’m going to do
I'm doing my matric and I'm really interested in counselling psychology and I've been watching a lot of videos of psychologists explaining what to do and all but I wanna know which path to actually take to be a successful counselling psychologists without putting myself in debt and not knowing which step to take after my graduate and what should i aim for......degree...Ph.D.....spy.D ???
THANK YOU!
Can you elaborate a little more on MA programs for therapy? Definitely want to get more into talk therapy but don't know exactly which graduate program to pick.
also I live in California.
There's some good information here: mitch.web.unc.edu/professional-development/. Specifically, check out this document for more on MA programs: mitch.web.unc.edu/files/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf.
I want to become a clinical psychologist for children & adolescents, but I don't know where to start. I want to work in a clinic and help patients. I am still at high school, but I really want to become one already.
Hello! My name is Mason Locker and I’m a junior in high school wishing to pursue Psychology in college, and in my life beyond that. I came upon your video because I’m a bit confused about what exactly to major in in college and what my path should entail. I want to be a therapist, who counsels teens and older. Any chance you could give me some advice??
I had the desire to work in hospital then what I can study clinical psychology or counselling psychology
And what is the difference between clinical psychology and counselling psychology
Doctor Ali, do you have any advice for choosing a psychology program/school? (Beginning with B.A. or B.S.) and into graduate and doctoral options? 🤔 Thanks! 🤩
So funny. I really don’t like psychology and am getting my clinical psychology Ph.D. to help shift the field in a beneficial direction through research, teaching, and clinical training.
I wonder if you have seen a new EdD in clinical mental health counseling? I am deciding between an EdD in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a Psyd in Clinical psychology.
Is the PsyD less respectable than a PhD? It’s sad that many people do not understand what a PsyD is and assume it’s a lesser title
I’m only 14 so this is a really advanced topic for me to watch, but I haven’t really figured out all of the types of psychology fields out there, all I know is I want to help people with mental illnesses, like anxiety, OCD, DID, etc. which I think that’s what a therapist does, but once again I’m not sure. I also may want to do a type of school counseling, but I know that pays way less money. So could anyone tell me, or summarize the type of path I’d have to take?
There are MANY paths you can take. Here's a list of career guides in psychology: www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers. It is America biased, so if you are located elsewhere the information might be slightly different, but the subfields within psychology are largely the same.
The Psych Show Thank you!
Hello sir, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the video. That was insightful. I would like to ask you the difference between PsyD in a clinical and PsyD in a counselling degree. It would be helpful if you could shed some light on this question. Thank you 😇
I don’t know how anyone can complete a PhD with family or not being able to work full time to maintain a mortgage etc.
Combat vet, I want to help fellow veterans and victims of violent trauma. I have a BA in History, but what should I do to be able to help those in need? Thanks.
You should talk more about the "match,"
I just had a thought!!💡 since it takes about 10 years to earn a phD I should study for it since it takes about 10 years to have felonies expunged! 😲 or accepted by employers etc 😎
😂
Nice video...about Clinical Psychology.
Can you guide regarding Business Psychology?
I want to go for this field of Psychology. Should I pursue MA in it & then PhD?
Wondering the same. If you have found an answer please let me know..!
@@boondhalirbala6055 please notify me too i pursued bachelor's of education i want to take masters in arts in counselling psychology
My only question is can you become an professor with a psyD? I’m interested in both research and clinical aspect but I’m not sure if I want to lean in the direction of research if I don’t have to. I’d much rather lean in the direction of clinical experience in my doctoral pursuit AND be able to teach at the collegiate level
hey there, your video did give me a good insight about grad school and Psy D. I am in a dilemma of choosing between neuropsychology or I/O psychology as I really like both plus I have a special interest in AI. Would be great if you could help in getting me some clarity on that on a possible pathway for me to choose for grad school :)
I am now an MFT trainee. I want to pursue a psychD. However, GRE scares me as well as research method courses. Please advise.
Loved ur videos!!! I’ve got a question!!! I graduated MBA this year and did BBA before that!!! now I’m planning to learn psychology coz I always loved that subject!! And I want to be psychologist as well!!!! What all should I do to be a psychologist from my qualifications? Can I go for Psy D directly? And where should I apply?
Can you make a video about psychologists who have EdD’s ? I’ve seen EdD’s in counseling psychology that I am interested in but I’m wondering if having an EdD instead of a PhD or PsyD is a disadvantage?
I want to become a Licensed Marriage &Family Counselor , fixing to start my undergrad but 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ I’m stressed , idk where to begin nor end ; I know I need my masters but WHEWWW
Did you start college yet?
What if I want to do both research and treatment?
Great video! Any advice for me if i want to do both research and practice? Im working at a research institute but im interested in doing therapy as well
I know this is late, but I have a quick question. I want to be a clinical psychologist but when ever I look for jobs in that field the jobs always say they want a "Doctorate" degree, or a PhD. Is a PsyD enough to apply for those positions? (I in high school so I'm trying to gather more information)
What's your take on DEAC Accredited Master's n Psychology as Regional Accreditation costs arm and a leg ?
Both are recognized by USDE but there's heavy bias in favour of Regional.
Thank You
I'm still unsure what to do here. Is there a way to get a clinical psychology masters with an emphasis on marriage and family counseling which then provides the option to go on to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology at a later time? I want to work with people, mainly families struggling with autism/veterans with PTSD/homeless with drug addiction/personality disorders and children with terminal illness on one hand and then eventually work towards doing research about autism/addiction/PTSD and people suffering with depression due to terminal illness and ways to alleviate/treat their symptoms.
I live in California if that makes a difference. I appreciate your input if you end up seeing thing and responding! I wish I knew who to talk to for answers about this. I don't want to waste time and money in school working towards the wrong degree.
Guess we are lucky in the uk, the clinical psychology doctorate is funded by the NHS
What if you want to be a psychology professor but are not interested in research?
What do you suggest for someone who wants to do counseling. To do group and community counseling and support groups along with one on one....to help with those suffering with mental illness disorders and to help those who are just in a moment of crisis
Hi! I was wondering if the process was the same in Canada, or if there’s any differences, where I could get any personal help finding things out that isn’t the Canadian Psychological Association hahah. I’m currently doing my degree in psychiatric nursing, and am really interested in counselling psychology (a Psy.D?) later on!
Canada and American doctorate programs tend to have a lot of similarities. Some are both accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. If you're interested in studying in Canada and working in America, these resources could be helpful: www.apa.org/support/us.
Thank you so much for this practical and helpful video. 🙂
Maybe it is late to ask a question, but I give it a try: if somebody would like to deal with programme developing for government eg, phd or psyd would be better to choose? Thank you very much in advance.
I already have an MSW, LCSW a private practice and experience working in forensics/corrections. I would like to get a doctorate in Psych but wonder if a non-clinical PhD in Forensic Psychology is worth the time and money? What can I do with that beyond what I'm already doing. I don't think I want to be a professional researcher. I like being a clinician.
Hello! I was wondering if i could get some advice on my personal goals. I'm currently wrapping up my associate's degree in psychology and will be moving on to bachelors next semester. I aspire to have multiple roles which leaves me a bit confused as to the path i should be taking. I really want to be a psychology educator at a school or university but also practice psychology with some form of counseling; i'm not really sure if i want to go all the way to a doctorate degree. Do you see a projected requirement for doctorates as time passes? I'm really trying to avoid a 200k debt.
These are very important questions to be considering. In America, the degree of entry as a psychologist is a doctorate. For most of the world it's actually a masters. Is that going to change in America anytime soon? Probably not. However, there are many ways to be a counselor with a masters degree and lots of ways you can teach with that degree as well. I'd speak to the professors in your bachelors program (in both psychology and related classes) and get their advice.
Hi there Ali! Thank you for this great insight. I am a student pursuing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I wanted to know if after completion of my graduate program, I can do my PsyD in clinical psychology and since I do not have my masters in the same, how challenging would/could it be to be shifting more towards the neurological realm. I would also like to understand if there is any particular concentration I should be taking if I plan on doing my PsyD in CP. Thanks in advance for the response. Appreciate the help
I am considering undergraduate and PhD, i am afraid if Ill be able to payoff my debts
How about if I want to do both? I want to truly understand disorders just like you said ocd or eatingdisorders. Everything. I want to research and understand it and I also want to put it in action. I want to apply treatments I want to apply it in doing therapy.
In that case I'd apply to both types of degrees and focus on programs that are the best match and best training.
hey, i wanted to know the difference between Bachelors of Psychological science and Bachelor of science-Psychology. Could you perhaps help me by telling me the difference between those?
thank you!
There might be some small differences in the coursework but they're largely the same degree.
Hi Do u know how hard is it to get accepted in a Pysd programs? As a regular student
If I want to become an industrial organisational psychologist, should I get a PhD?
What’s the difference between masters degree and psy D and which am I supposed to do to be a clinical psychologist with an undergrad degree
I’ve been working for 3 years (in HR) and am thinking about going back to become a licensed therapist. When it comes to GPA or Letters or Rec, does this stuff matter as much after working for a bit?
I am interested in counseling as well as want to practice but thinking of pursuing mphil in clinical psychology as it will give license where I can have my own clinic and practice there on my own
What should I do??