EmeraldEmpire

Hey everyone! I am currently an undergraduate studying Psychology at a very large American state university. I am going to be a senior in Fall 2011 and need to start making decisions about where I want to apply for grad school for Fall 2012. I have my heart set on studying abroad in the U.K. for at least part of my graduate school career. Originally, I wanted to study at a U.K. university for a DClinPsych (somewhat equivalent to a Psy.D) However, after weeks of researching and emailing, I finally figured out that I cannot become a licensed clinical psychologist in the U.K. as I am not a citizen and therefore cannot qualify to be licensed. So, here is my new plan: Go to the U.K. for a Master's in Psychology and then apply to American Ph.D programs to become a therapist. This way, I will spend a year (or two if I decide to go part-time) abroad and then attend an American university for my Ph.D (which will be fully funded since I'm an American citizen) and then see if I want to return to the U.K. or stay in the U.S. From what I understand, it is easier to go abroad with an American Ph.D in my field than it is to come to the U.S. with a foreign degree and have it recognized. What do you guys think? I would really appreciate any helpful advice you might have! Thanks so much!