Oregon PhD Programs in Psychology
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A PhD in psychology requires a significant amount of research, dedication, and will to succeed. Obtaining your PhD is a lengthy process usually involving around five years of graduate study, culminating in the presentation and defense of your dissertation. The hard work and long hours make a difference, however. Those who hold doctorate degrees have a greater number of job opportunities as well as higher average salaries.
Before starting on the road to your PhD, you will choose from a large number of majors in the profession. Some common ones include clinical psychology, health psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, research psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, sports psychology, neuropsychology, and forensic psychology. Because of the wide range of majors, psychologists are needed in a variety of locations. A clinical psychologist might open up a private practice, a neuropsychologist may conduct research in a laboratory, and a forensic psychologist could work in a correctional institution.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth in the field of Psychology is expected to increase by 12% between 2008 and 2018. The BLS indicates this is due to increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social services, and consulting firms.
In Oregon, clinical psychologists are finding themselves in higher demand as well. Growth of clinical psychology jobs is predicted to increase 20% from 2008 to 2018, according to statistics from the Oregon Employment Department. The increasing demand means more doctorate holders will be needed in the state, expanding the job opportunities for those with PhD’s.
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