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Hi, I'm looking to pursue a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology to be able to become a practitioner in the future. I am aware that I would have to get a PhD/PsyD to be able to get a license as a Clinical Psychologist. However, I think I want more time and experience before getting into a PhD.

1. I have heard that the majority of the programs expect students to continue with a PhD right after a Masters degree? Is that mandatory?

2. How much more research/work experience do I need for MA applications?

3. What kind of jobs can I expect after a Masters in Clinical Psychology in Canada?
   I would require a license (and citizenship) to be able to apply for the title of a 'psychologist'. What would my options look like in the field of mental health as an international student?

About Me:

• Completed an integrated degree (Bachelors + Masters) in Clinical Psychology (4.5 years) from India [I'm assuming my degree would be equivalent to a Bachelors in Canada]

• CGPA: 8.28 /10

• Completed Masters Thesis (unpublished)

• Internship experience (overall 1 year) at several hospitals, clinics and NGOs.

• Research volunteering experience at an NGO (3 months)

Thanks for the help in advance!

I am interested in doing a psychology masters. I have a degree in musical theatre and currently work as a physiotherapy assistant- so would do a top up masters.

I wonder what jobs you are qualified to do after a masters in psychology that do not involve me having to do further education/clinical psychology- are there many career paths leading on from just the masters?

I am good at:

Being honest & open minded Talking to people about their emotions Helping people Discussing peoples opinions and problems

I struggle with:

Maths Not having a schedule

(Note: I'm answering assuming you are American.)

I have a Master's in Clinical Psych, and worked on a PsyD in it for 5 semesters (I had to drop out, as it got too expensive).

For 14 years I worked in forensic settings in MA, NH, NY, MS, KY and LA, so my thoughts may only be valid there.

The first two, three semesters of the PsyD program were very very similar to those of the Master's program. Although program curricula will obviously vary, the short answer to your first question is-- overall, the PsyD imparts more classroom and internship learning than does the Master's.

People who get the terminal Master's degrees usually have no aspirations toward academia (unlike those with a PhD), or toward working in clinical administration or operating their own practice (unlike the PsyD). With a Master's, I can do almost anything a Doctor of Psych can, but ONLY working under a Doctor.

With the PsyD, you can administer psych tests (which can be very lucrative), whereas the MA/MS requires that you work under the auspices of a doctor and generally will net you considerably less.

PsyD is longer and more expensive than the MA/MS; they tend to be offered in private schools and tuition can be around 30K a semester; they also tend to have bigger cohorts than do PhDs and Master's programs.

PsyD is more employable on average than Master's-- you can get Master's-level jobs, but can also get Psychologist positions and can open your own practice as a psychologist; whereas I can only practice as a Therapist and the repertoire of services that I can legally provide is more limited.

Insurance companies don't really care one way or the other in my experience, with the degree-- all they're interested in is your paperwork: "Did he use the correct code from the DSM? Is his license valid? Are all his billable hours clearly delineated?"

On a final note, if I had to do it differently: though I loved the training I got in Clinical Psych programs (it actually has often come in quite handy in practice), I probably should've gotten a Master's in Social Work. Takes the same time as the Master's in psych, AND I've very often seen want ads for either a Psychologist OR a LICSW. In terms of time/money and their potential revenue, the MSW is quite good.

Which masters of psychology pays most?

What is the difference between Ma and MSc in clinical psychology?

Is a masters in psychology a good idea?