Should I get a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology?

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Should I get a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology?

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If you want to get a doctorate in psychology, here’s what you need to know about Ph.D versus Psy.D., practice versus research, accreditation, cost and debt, and the types of jobs people get after they graduate.
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Topics Discussed:
* Doctorates in psychology
* Ph.D. VS. PsyD.
* Clinical and counseling psychology
* Research versus practice
* Psychology graduate program accreditation
* Psychology graduate program debt
* Types of jobs psychologists get
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* Interested in a psychology career? Read this first! mitch.web.unc.edu/professional...
* Psychology graduate student debt: clas-pages.uncc.edu/richard-m...
* Applying to graduate school in psychology: [Applying to Graduate School](www.apa.org/education/grad/app...)
* Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: www.amazon.com/Insiders-Gradu...
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@drali 6 жыл бұрын

What questions do you have about graduate study in psychology?

@FLUENCYComWithCon 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@yPGzRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

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.)

@MarshallG0402 6 жыл бұрын

What do you think is the best way to get experience before applying to grad school in psychology? Thanks

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@lesha673 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bengie11355 5 жыл бұрын

Thank's! Your video cleared some of the misconceptions that I had between the two doctorate degrees.

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ColeTrainStudio 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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).

@wocho4652 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Thank you!!!

@GetPsyched 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@GetPsyched 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@oceanblue24134 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This is so helpful!

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@tylerleblanc4305 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear! Best of luck to you on your studies, Tyler!

@7eather 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck, and keep us updated, yeah?

@denebisavila8748 2 жыл бұрын

how is it going?

@laurendreisch3385 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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 :-)

@mommy8406 5 жыл бұрын

Hi keep sharing your school psych grad experience? I want to apply soon.

@amandaogbureke2574 4 жыл бұрын

@@mommy8406 im looking inot this as well

@TirrickObadiahSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... Amazingly information. Helped me out alot.

@AshantiLouise 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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/

@annelisecoffey2315 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@TimLIFE91 5 жыл бұрын

What school?

@RageMagikarp 5 жыл бұрын

What school homie that sounds like a dream

@ughsaaam6055 5 жыл бұрын

Annelise Coffey what school did you attend? I’m looking into PsyD programs

@sparklyunicorn5431 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@angelica3744 6 жыл бұрын

Great information and very concise!

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jessicafuentes7099 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@tom4705 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you.

@ericshiel 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@fatimahagh2110 4 жыл бұрын

Wow how come I’ve never seen ur channel. Great. Thanks 👍🏼

@drali 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here!

@toritor831 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@NateCrownwell 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!

@richardhead2203 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Covermeinsunshine344 2 жыл бұрын

This was great!

@sristibarua3249 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@sashaaery5535 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@KathyDubs 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@alinelanes1243 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@sohalidina 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@drumstickshockeysticks9855 4 ай бұрын

Counseling

@ebraaarrr 3 жыл бұрын

definitely looking forward into a Psy. D

@nafeesaalaaldeen4733 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@leoscaletta5098 3 жыл бұрын

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 💡😊

@dimadaher6622 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@ClaireSimonsen 3 жыл бұрын

What program?

@dimadaher6622 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

That's interesting I'm also looking for that course. Currently pursuing Masters in Neuropsychology can you brief the eligibility of that course

@dimadaher6622 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@meemee6197 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@theurbansaint2173 4 жыл бұрын

You think that's something I'm 12 yrs old and in middle school. (Not trying to one up you)

@brittanyalej 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@azzyntll Жыл бұрын

How's it going

@mysteryghost4550 Жыл бұрын

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?

@lcv16. Жыл бұрын

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 ?

@aruvikaniamuthan6087 4 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@abigailhilkert8657 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@zoelin1891 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@cxmxc 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen more PHD programs focused on psychotherapy - clinical psychology in the last few years with residency + interships...

@ALee-Acting-TV 3 жыл бұрын

I have a second KZfaq 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 KZfaq, have our own websites... we must become creative to assist in eradicating he debts accumulated.

@IAMIO Жыл бұрын

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! 🤩

@user-tu6zb5fd8l Жыл бұрын

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

@floralidiaorban4727 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@n.maharaj2079 5 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on becoming licensed as a psychologist.

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! I might cover that in the future. Until then, you can find some useful information here: www.asppb.net/.

@masonlocker5070 5 жыл бұрын

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??

@manasichindarkar2137 Жыл бұрын

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 😇

@aishwaryasalian8235 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ajtam05 3 жыл бұрын

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)?

@reema1371 Жыл бұрын

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?

@alejandralapoint6769 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@leoscaletta5098 3 жыл бұрын

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 😊🤟🏽

@ashiamongkoudeth350 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheSunnySimi 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@tiffanyfett1159 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about counseling vs psychotherapy vs regular therapy (therapist)

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

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).

@alwaysincentivestrumpethic6689 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@angelzee6941 2 жыл бұрын

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 ???

@Ellie-qq9zm 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KaraboDinake 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jo8919 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@sathyasaravanan8387 4 жыл бұрын

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..

@madison_mcelroy 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@madison_mcelroy 5 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@williambudihardjo9286 6 жыл бұрын

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!!

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@williambudihardjo9286 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It helps a lot, I hope you will make a video related to behavioral economics. Thanks again!!

@Mr2ndAmendment 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@cindychang1161 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@radhikarohatgi9677 9 ай бұрын

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

@acex7v 5 жыл бұрын

Im actually watching this to determine if I should see a PsyD or PHD psychologists for my anxiety issues. Thanks for clearing this up. :)

@miguelxx5 5 жыл бұрын

Both are the same clinically. I’d say it is more important where the person attended.

@katericketts_ 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely PsyD

@Retrofalcon580 3 жыл бұрын

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

@billchipher6 4 жыл бұрын

How hard would it be for someone who doesn't have as much knowledge but has an interest in Psychology to perform in college. I don’t even know what degree you would need to pursue a future career? I would like to do counseling or be a social worker, would taking Sociology classes help? It’ll be very appreciative to have some idea of what to expect or how to achieve my goal.

@terence4427 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@RHM_CD 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rohmahassan5177 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@nycto16 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@DemisedDill 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@keannahopkinson1277 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Do u know how hard is it to get accepted in a Pysd programs? As a regular student

@jaimelesfemmes8783 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MojtabaHussein 4 жыл бұрын

Hi cloud you tell me what exactly we do in health psychology ?

@camielle26 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@camielle26 6 жыл бұрын

also I live in California.

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@ericshiel 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Lyon05 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@samveece568 4 жыл бұрын

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)

@missnutme3488 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

There might be some small differences in the coursework but they're largely the same degree.

@GarrettH1 4 жыл бұрын

How did you learn to study psychology ? any tips on learning ? i am taking psychology 100 and i have a test due tomorrow i didn't do to well on my first quiz spite reading watching lectures and testing myself.

@Cspspack 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrDizahari 3 ай бұрын

Done subscribed.

@prose729 4 жыл бұрын

what are the criteria for a student to study psyd or phd in psychology??? i heard that one must have a sci background during highschool to be illigible to study clinical psychology??? please reply

@simranthakwani8283 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question, I'm in my post graduation currently and a lot of my fellowmates are debating/struggling to specialize between i-op and cl psy, is there a way that the choice can be made keeps some basic points in mind?

@OneBurjuu 26 күн бұрын

Can I know where r you at present?

@mohammadsaif001 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@boondhalirbala6055 3 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same. If you have found an answer please let me know..!

@florianmakau9886 2 жыл бұрын

@@boondhalirbala6055 please notify me too i pursued bachelor's of education i want to take masters in arts in counselling psychology

@fierypisces 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I want to do both research as well as clinical work. What should I choose? :s I can't afford to choose both!

@amritpalsekhon6424 4 жыл бұрын

i have a huge question , thank you for this video, i m doing research in clinical psychology after my masters but i m interested to do PSY D. can u please guide what should i do for PSY d.

@alexandratong 6 жыл бұрын

PHD needs dissertation too. If you wanna be lazy, just do a literary review.

@for_your_entertainment 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@stringbean4693 Жыл бұрын

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

@goldspectre1046 5 жыл бұрын

What would you say if I want to do Psychological Research but want to also Do psychopharmacology? I really want to do both and from what I understand, the best route may be to go for my PhD in psychology and then follow up with psychopharmacology as either a separate degree or second major. Any assistance is appreciated.

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

It depends on where you are living and where you want to work. In some regions psychologists can get advanced training and become licensed to prescribe medication. In the United States this is the rarity. Only 5 out of 50 states allow it.

@Poppomatic64 Жыл бұрын

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?

@johnlambert4655 2 ай бұрын

You should talk more about the "match,"

@meganp340 4 жыл бұрын

What if you want to be a psychology professor but are not interested in research?

@jrrodriguez-hammond9272 11 ай бұрын

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.

@tejasdangodra9625 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on conversion course for psychology and which university is best for the same and list of good university for them in UK ?

@senorabratt Жыл бұрын

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.

@canadianbird1185 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ColourToYourWorld 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tylerpederson7179 5 жыл бұрын

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

@loveyourmindalittle 2 жыл бұрын

I am now an MFT trainee. I want to pursue a psychD. However, GRE scares me as well as research method courses. Please advise.

@juangom91 4 жыл бұрын

I have a BIG question! I am debating between a BA or a BS in psychology. What is the actual difference, and why should I pursue one or the other?

@jeanp.5929 4 жыл бұрын

A with any other degree, BA and BS or even AA and AS have specific purposes. -AS/BS are there to prepare you for work. The idea, you finish it and your ready to find a job. -AA/BA are there to help you continue getting more education. So if you get an AA, you're ready to go to a 4 year school to get a BA or BS. And then if you get a BA, you're ready to go to graduate school to get a Master's and so on to a PhD if you choose to. So it's a matter of your career goals in deciding what to choose. Some might say there aren't any jobs for Psych graduates with a BS but there are. You just have to do your research. If during your research you find that say you want to be a social worker, then you'll most likely have to get a BA (or even a BS) to get in to a graduate school with an MSW program. Be aware also that the programs might have different requirements for finishing the programs. A BA program might as you to take a language. A BS might ask you to take a minor. I can't stress this enough, do your research thoroughly.

@anikalouise7818 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@drali 5 жыл бұрын

In that case I'd apply to both types of degrees and focus on programs that are the best match and best training.

@dream_psychnurse3360 6 жыл бұрын

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

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq I have a responsibility to give the broadest advice possible and for most students unaccredited programs are too risky.

@John-cq3hk 4 жыл бұрын

What are the accredited programs?

@geochavez2055 5 жыл бұрын

can I have a master’s in IO Psych and a PhD in Clinical Psych? What kind of doors would that open?

@jayesavenue3459 4 жыл бұрын

I have an undergraduate in IO psychology. And I am getting a masters in psychology and eventually end up with a PhD in Neuropsychology How has it been so far for you?

@Xaforn Жыл бұрын

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.

@maheenzeeshan7816 6 жыл бұрын

I am doing my MA Psychology from distance education in India. The sole reason for this was finances, I could not afford to go abroad for my Masters. I want to pursue a doctorate in Counseling psychology and I want to do that from outside India preferably the US. Isn't the programs for doctorate funded in the States? I do have a finance issue!

@drali 6 жыл бұрын

Some programs are funded, some are not. It depends on a variety of factors. Most programs do provide specific information on how many of their students are funded on their website. I'd start your research with that.

@R0bert2 11 ай бұрын

What apps, websites, have you found most useful in studying for exams and that you recommend for someone just starting a psyD Clinical Psychology program?