PhD in Psychology and PsyD Programs

Learn more about the PhD in Psychology and PsyD programs and what they can do for your career...

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While a masters degree can secure employment in interesting and growing fields, a PhD in psychology or PsyD can provide you with education and credentials that can unlock many more doors to opportunity. The difference between the two programs can be thought of as the difference between an apprentice's tool box and a master carpenter's tool box. While one is handy, the other is much more effective and versatile.

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When entering into a PhD or PsyD program, you will have the ability to shape your learning and career direction toward anywhere you wish to go. Specialize in addiction treatment, family issues, health psychology, or education. You could sculpt your education around becoming an asset to businesses through leadership development or organizational management. With a PhD, you will qualify yourself to be an integral part in program or policy development as well.

PhD in psychology and PsyD programs are great for those individuals who are seeking more autonomy in their career, greater responsibility and greater influence in their field.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a PhD in Psychology and PsyD program will provide you with knowledge in the following areas:

PhD in Psychology and PsyD Concepts

  • Lifespan development
  • Biopsychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Statistics
  • Design of research methodology
  • Theory and application behind social change
  • Social psychology
  • Data evaluation/analysis
  • Substance abuse related therapies
  • Program development
  • Multicultural issues related to various aspects of psychology
  • Couples therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Principles of family pathology
  • Health psychology
  • Innovation in various health care practices
  • Coping with chronic illness
  • Cognitive aspects of physical illness

PhD in Psychology and PsyD Programs ...

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**After completing the above forms, a representative from each of these universities will provide you with more information about their PhD degree programs in Psychology, and about future career prospects associated with this degree.

Salary Benefits...

A survey conducted by Bureau of Labor and Statistics in May of 2008 found that across the country Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists averaged a salary of $70,190 and Industrial/Organizational Psychologists averaged $86,460.

However, the top ten percent earned $106,840 and $149,120 respectively. Psychologists who are motivated and who start their own practice will often earn salaries on the greater end of the spectrum.

Resources:
Bureau of Labor and Statistics