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I have completed me postgraduation in psychology from India. want to pursue phd from US . but confused between phd and psyd. also wanted to know the status of adler university. plz help!urgently needed..
The PsyD is not quite there yet in my opinion. People are not aware of what a PsyD means. As it is I have a difficult time explaining my Ph.D....I can't imagine trying to explain a PsyD.
One thing I was told by many Psychologists when applying for PhDs (same applies for PsyDs) in psychology is "if you have to pay to get your degree they either don't want you or it is not a school you should be going to".
Hopefully that helps you in your process and gives some info about Adler.
A PhD is more research oriented. Every PhD program is different, but they all require that you have strong research interests.
A PsyD is a professional degree, like an M.D. or a D.D.S, which credentials you for the practice of the profession of a psychologist, so it is more practice oriented.
That is a very broad generalization, and there will be overlap.
There is also a difference between Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Both types of programs lead to being a psychologist and there is overlap, but again, the emphasis is different. Counseling Psychology will usually be in schools of Education, and it has more of a focus on overall wellness. Clinical Psychology is usually located in schools of Arts and Sciences, and has more of a focus on pathology and diagnosis. However, both majors lead to being a psychologist who diagnoses pathology and leads people towards wellness; it is a matter of emphasis.
Adler is accredited by the APA in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). I would do some research into where their graduates get internships and how many of them are paid internships. That (in addition to what they are giving you for going there) is usually the mark of a solid program.
The PsyD is not quite there yet in my opinion. People are not aware of what a PsyD means. As it is I have a difficult time explaining my Ph.D....I can't imagine trying to explain a PsyD.
A PhD is more research oriented. Every PhD program is different, but they all require that you have strong research interests.
A PsyD is a professional degree, like an M.D. or a D.D.S, which credentials you for the practice of the profession of a psychologist, so it is more practice oriented.
That is a very broad generalization, and there will be overlap.
There is also a difference between Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Both types of programs lead to being a psychologist and there is overlap, but again, the emphasis is different. Counseling Psychology will usually be in schools of Education, and it has more of a focus on overall wellness. Clinical Psychology is usually located in schools of Arts and Sciences, and has more of a focus on pathology and diagnosis. However, both majors lead to being a psychologist who diagnoses pathology and leads people towards wellness; it is a matter of emphasis.
Adler is accredited by the APA in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). I would do some research into where their graduates get internships and how many of them are paid internships. That (in addition to what they are giving you for going there) is usually the mark of a solid program.
That is so nice of you. Thank u so much. I really appreciate ur concern and would be looking forward for ur reply.
I want to ask 1 more thing. Up till now i havent got any good feedback about psyd. and also it is more expensive. so in ur opinion which is more safe phd or psyd? and does it make any difference if i pursue my doctoral degree from a national university or an institute like adler?
One thing I was told by many Psychologists when applying for PhDs (same applies for PsyDs) in psychology is "if you have to pay to get your degree they either don't want you or it is not a school you should be going to".
Hopefully that helps you in your process and gives some info about Adler.
One thing I was told by many Psychologists when applying for PhDs (same applies for PsyDs) in psychology is "if you have to pay to get your degree they either don't want you or it is not a school you should be going to".
Hopefully that helps you in your process and gives some info about Adler.
I am not sure what that means "if you have to pay to get your degree"...Don't we all have to pay for tuition to attend a college/university and get our degree?
A PhD is more research oriented. Every PhD program is different, but they all require that you have strong research interests.
A PsyD is a professional degree, like an M.D. or a D.D.S, which credentials you for the practice of the profession of a psychologist, so it is more practice oriented.
That is a very broad generalization, and there will be overlap.
There is also a difference between Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Both types of programs lead to being a psychologist and there is overlap, but again, the emphasis is different. Counseling Psychology will usually be in schools of Education, and it has more of a focus on overall wellness. Clinical Psychology is usually located in schools of Arts and Sciences, and has more of a focus on pathology and diagnosis. However, both majors lead to being a psychologist who diagnoses pathology and leads people towards wellness; it is a matter of emphasis.
Adler is accredited by the APA in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). I would do some research into where their graduates get internships and how many of them are paid internships. That (in addition to what they are giving you for going there) is usually the mark of a solid program.
I am not sure what that means "if you have to pay to get your degree"...Don't we all have to pay for tuition to attend a college/university and get our degree?
There's a huge difference between paying for an undergraduate degree and paying for a PhD.
Good schools secure funding and provide for their doctoral students because they have something to offer, both through research and teaching.
If you want to go 150-200k in debt for a psychology PhD by all means....
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Ph.D. over a Psy.D.
