Doctoral Degrees

Please watch BOTH videos below.

This video includes:

  • a look at key differences between doctoral and master’s degrees, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration
  • general license information
  • a comparison of PhD and PsyD programs
  • a brief explanation of the specializations: clinical, counseling, and school (more detailed information can be found in the video below ↓)
  • examples of career paths in school psychology using the School Psych PhD Alumni List at UW-Madison
  • a demonstration of a program search for accredited programs using the APA directory
  • data to highlight the competitive nature of PhD programs using UW-Madison’s List of Graduate Programs
  • an emphasis on the importance of using resources to gain a comprehensive understanding of a program’s curriculum, structure, and focus

 

 

Hear from Counseling Psych PhD student, Camille Williams!
This video includes: 

  • the difference between clinical and counseling psychology
  • reasons to choose a clinical psychology program, a counseling psychology program, and a master’s instead of a PhD
  • a comparison of of focus areas across clinical psych PhDs, counseling psych PhDs, and clinical psych PsyDs
  • information about why to choose a PsyD, a master’s degree, or a PhD
  • Camille’s input about why she chose a counseling psych PhD

 

 

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