ClinicalHopeful Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Is it the case that a Psy.D degree allows one to be every bit as much of a clinical psychologist as a PhD does, but the individual with only a Psy.D degree is just not able to be a professor also? I am trying to decide if this would be a wise degree for me to pursue because I am more interested in working as a clinical psychologist (i.e., therapist) than working in academia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8BitJourney Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Doesn't matter which you choose. As long as you go to a reputable school with great training you'll be equipped to be a therapist or an academic. There are also easier ways to become a therapist than to go the PhD or PsyD route... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinapp2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, ClinicalHopeful said: Is it the case that a Psy.D degree allows one to be every bit as much of a clinical psychologist as a PhD does, but the individual with only a Psy.D degree is just not able to be a professor also? I am trying to decide if this would be a wise degree for me to pursue because I am more interested in working as a clinical psychologist (i.e., therapist) than working in academia. At the moment, I can only think of a few truly reputable Psy.D. academic clinicians (as Psy.D. puts far less emphasis on research training). Ditto to 8bitjournry on going to a reputable program and that there are other ways to be a therapist than to pursue a doctorate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Generally the PhD includes more research and is better for academic careers, the Psy.D has slightly more of a clinical focus. As far as long term career goals, I have noticed Psy.D's working as directors in medical graduate schools, rather than in academia. If you don't desire to work in academia, a Psy.D may be a good fit for you. But it can hinder academic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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