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Posted by Happyflower on April 5, 2008, at 13:56:24
I like the curriculum better, more emphasis is on actually doing therapy instead of doing research. The only downfall is that it seems it is harder to get full- ride scholarships like you can with Phd.
So money might make the difference of where I will go unfortunately. So I don't know what I want to do now. I am looking at Chicago school, Midwest Univ., the Chicago School, and Adler School. for PsyD. but if Phd, Notre Dame, Purdue,North Western, or Western Univ. sigh--
I guess I still have a long way to go before I will have to decide...
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 5, 2008, at 15:56:47
In reply to Think I want to do a PsyD. instead of Phd. program, posted by Happyflower on April 5, 2008, at 13:56:24
Don't forget about MSW's! I'm almost done with my PhD program and it will take me 9 years before all is said and done. I regret doing something that was so much more pain and stress when I could do the exact same work with a degree that takes only 2-3 years. On the upside, I will like having Dr. before my name, but I'm not sure that is worth the pain and missing out on some of the "best years" of my life.
Best,
EE
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2008, at 17:12:04
In reply to Re: Think I want to do a PsyD. instead of Phd. program, posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 5, 2008, at 15:56:47
Are you serious nine years????? That is a very long time. Wow. Love Phillipa
Posted by sunnydays on April 5, 2008, at 17:54:34
In reply to Re: Think I want to do a PsyD. instead of Phd. program, posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 5, 2008, at 15:56:47
I agree. My T is an MSW and he is great - I know a lot of people that just found their doctorates took sooo long. And MSWs can work pretty much anywhere Ph.D.'s can, they just don't get paid quite as much I don't think. And don't do research, of course.
sunnydays
Posted by Happyflower on April 5, 2008, at 17:56:02
In reply to Re: Think I want to do a PsyD. instead of Phd. program, posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 5, 2008, at 15:56:47
I know what you mean, I am not a young chicken either, I am 39 and I still have to get my undergrade. My T told me this week that with his Phd. he makes not too much more than a MSW when it comes to mangaged care which covers the a lot of clients now.
There is a really good program at my Univ. that you can go parttime evenings for 3 years plus one year supervision therapy to get your license. The director who has a Phd. and is a T, said this program is better than his Phd. program he attended. But then again he is the director. So... who knows
Posted by seldomseen on April 5, 2008, at 18:36:31
In reply to Re: Think I want to do a PsyD. instead of Phd. pro, posted by Happyflower on April 5, 2008, at 17:56:02
All I can say about the Ph.D. is that is you have any doubts whatsoever about pursuing this degree - don't do it.
It took me 6 years post undergraduate to complete mine (not in Psychology) and that was because I worked 70+ hours a week for the last three years.
It's a lot of sacrifice and if you have an option to still do what you want without it, man, I would take that option.
Seldom
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2008, at 19:19:58
In reply to Re: Think I want to do a PsyD. instead of Phd. pro » Happyflower, posted by seldomseen on April 5, 2008, at 18:36:31
That was also why I got a diploma in nursing as the bachelors and Masters were all paperwork and I was you age well 38 then at graduation only three years as did sciences first kids needed me. Love Phillipa
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