Master’s Degrees

Please watch BOTH videos below.

This video includes:

• general license information
• an explanation of types of therapy licenses (LPC, LCSW, and LMFT) and their affiliated master’s programs
• a demonstration of a program search for accredited programs using the following directories: CACREP, MPCAC, CSWE, and COAMFTE
• an emphasis on the importance of using resources to gain a comprehensive understanding of a program’s curriculum, structure, and focus

This video includes: 

• Responses to the following questions:
  • Can I attend any psychology mater’s program that I find? What if it is not accredited?
  • Should I pursue a master’s degree or a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD)?
  • Can I get a master’s degree first to be “better prepared” for a clinical PhD?