[humanser] Counseling Psychology Doctoral programs

[JD Townsend]

Hi:

I encourage you to pursue your dreams;  however a PhD in counseling psych 
doesn't really amount to much more than obtaining a license in one of the 
master level counseling programs.  In our current economic situation a 
masters level degreed person has a better chance of employment than one with 
a PhD if you eventually wish to be a psychotherapist.  I suggest that you 
look at the employment possibilities for this degree.

I have supervised for licensure three people with PhD degrees.  One is now 
working as a school counselor in a position with only a master's degree 
requirement; another is teaching at university; and the other is now 
unemployed.  The many students I have supervised from master's level degrees 
are all employed, save one who has some personal problems that limit her job 
choices.  The PhD's are not doing psychotherapy, those with masters degrees, 
mostly in social work, are.

But, follow your dreams.  Only you know what you wish your career to be; 
only make sure that your degree will move you to that career.




JD Townsend, LCSW
Daytona Beach, Florida, Earth, Sol System
Helping the light dependent to see.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan Alpert" <jna3434 at comcast.net>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: [humanser] Counseling Psychology Doctoral programs


> Hi Jeannie, I am in the embrial point of thinking of a doctorate degree in
> psych counseling.
> I'm not sure where you live, but in MA, there is a few of them including a
> college exclusively for a DR. in psych.
>    "Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology"
> Boston Univercity also has a long standing and APA acreted doctorate
> program.
>
> What are you looking for in a program?
> I know two things I would be thinking about is if it is APA acreted and if
> they have the specialization I would be looking for.
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
> Behalf Of JMassay
> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 3:14 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Counseling Psychology Doctoral programs
>
>
> I am currently beginning to research potential programs for a doctorate in
> Counseling Psych.  If you are a graduate or currently a student in such a
> program, I would really appreciate hearing from you. I know it is 
> extremely
> competitive and difficult to get in but I am committed to my education and
> vocational aspirations.  Any information, tips or advice would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeannie,
>
>
>
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