Em1994

Definitely looking into the practice route, so I think from what you're saying pursuing a master's first would be best way to pursuing a career in clinical practice? Do you think work experience would be best for being admitted to that program? And what type of job experiences would they look for for this type of program?

Hey guys! Brand new to the forum, so please bare with me! Quick background: I have a Bachelor's in Neuroscience (GPA 3.1, not great, I know) and thought I wanted to do research when I graduated in 2015. I did one year of research after graduation in toxicology (not specifically neuroscience geared) but realized I didn't want to pursue that. Recently I have been thinking I want to do Clinical Psych, but I'm not sure how to get into the field. Do I apply for a master's degree first then a PhD program? What is the path for someone like me who hasn't been in school for a while or done much research but wants to go to grad school for clinical psych? Just not sure what the next step would be. Obviously, I will want to take the GRE first, but then what? Apply to schools I like for a master's in psychology? Or is there a specifically clinical psych route to take? Honestly just not sure since I have been out of school so long and I don't have the resources to help guide me in the right direction.