Becoming a Psychologist

Graduate School
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<p>In search for the best route to being a therapist/ professor, I've decided I want to go for a Ph.D and maybe a MSW before that. What I don't know is if, to be a therapist, you have to get your Ph.D in clinical psychology, or if social or personality psychology work as well. From the research I've done, it seems that the clinical psychology route is what best prepares you, in terms of psychotherapy and psychopathology, but I haven't figured out if clinical psychology is the only program that offers training in psychotherapy. </p>

<p>On the MSW subject, I was just curious whether it's recommended to get this as well, or if a Ph.D in some form of psychology is sufficient and/or better. I know that the competition to get into clinical/social psychology is ridiculous, average acceptance rates hovering around 8-12%, so it seems that having a MSW would be a good safety net to have if I don't get accepted to any Ph.D programs.</p>

<p>Any help would be really appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks a lot!
Evan</p>

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<p>It all depends which country/state/province you are in. They all have their own regulating bodies which set the standard for the field.</p>

<p>Some require a Masters in psychology or social work, others require the Psy.D. or Ph.D.</p>

<p>It'd be best to check your state/province/country's regulations to find out that answer.</p>

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<p>any idea where to find that info? i've been looking around and haven't found anything useful.</p>

<p>thanks again</p>

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<p>attackemus-
Here ya go- start here:
Graduate</a> Education and Training</p>