PhD in Psychology and PsyD Programs
Learn more about the PhD in Psychology and PsyD programs and what they can do for your career...
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.
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
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Online PhD in Psychology and PsyD Programs ...
Click here to find campus-based programs.
Programs:
- PhD in Psychology (3 specializations - Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial / Organizational Psychology)
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
Programs:
- PhD in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
Programs:
- PhD in Psychology (3 specializations - Clinical Psychology, General, Jungian Studies)
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Programs:
- PhD in Psychology (6 specializations - Business Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies, Evaluation, Research & Measurement, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Mental Health Administration, Non-Profit Management)
Programs:
- PhD in Psychology (6 specializations - Clinical Psychology (Licensure), Counseling Psychology (Licensure), General Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, School Psychology (Licensure))
**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.
Campus-based PhD in Psychology and PsyD Programs
Arizona
Campuses: Phoenix
Programs:
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology
Campuses: Mesa, Phoenix, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma
Programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
California
Campuses: Santa Barbara
Programs:
- Pre-PsyD in Clinical Psychology/Family Psychology
- PsyD in Clinical/Family Psychology
Argosy University (Graduate Programs)
Campuses: Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco
Programs:
- EdD in Counseling Psychology
- EdD in Organizational Psychology
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Campuses: Irvine, Los Angeles, Westwood
Programs:
- Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) (3 specializations - Generalist, Marital & Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)
Campuses: Encino
Programs:
- Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) (2 specializations - Clinical Psychology, Organizational Consulting)
Colorado
Argosy University (Graduate Programs)
Campuses: Denver
Programs:
- Doctor in Marriage & Family Therapy (DMFT)
- EdD in Counseling Psychology
- EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision
- EdD in Organizational Psychology
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Florida
Argosy University (Graduate Programs)
Programs:
- Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Counseling
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Counseling Psychology
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Counselor Education & Supervision
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology
Campuses: Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Maitland, Miami, Miramar, Orange Park, Orlando, Palm Beach Gardens, Plantation, Sarasota, Tampa, and Temple Terrace
Programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Georgia
Hawaii
Campuses: Honolulu
Programs:
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) Counseling Psychology
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
Illinois
Argosy University (Graduate Programs)
Campuses: Chicago, Schaumburg
Programs:
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Counseling Psychology
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Programs:
- Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology
- Post-Masters Certificate in Latino Mental Health
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Applied Behavior Analysis (specializations - Developmental Disablities, General, Instructional Design, Supervision & Consulting)
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Business Psychology
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology (specializations - Child & Adolescent Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Multicultural/Community Psychology, Organizational Psychology, School Psychology)
- Certification in Latino Mental Health
Minnesota
Argosy University (Graduate Programs)
Campuses: Twin Cities
Programs:
- Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
- EdD in Organizational Leadership
- Psy in Clinical Psychology
Ohio
Tennessee
Campuses: Nashville (Undergraduate), Nashville (Graduate)
Programs:
- EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision
Texas
Campuses: Farmers Branch
Programs:
- EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
Vermont
Virginia
Campuses: Washington D.C.
Programs:
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Counseling Psychology
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Counseling Education & Supervision
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
Washington
Campuses: Seattle (Undergraduate), Seattle (Graduate)
Programs:
- EdD in Counseling Psychology
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
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