Is it impossible to have master's in art therapy and doctorate in clinical psychology

Graduate School
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<p>I just transferred to UCLA as psychology major.
I want to know if it is possible to have master's in art therapy and doctorate in clinical psychology since I want to do both...</p>

<p>Please let me know.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Why would that not be possible? You could go get the master’s in art therapy, do some research, and get a PhD in clinical psychology afterwards.</p>

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<p>Yes, but you’re going to spend a very long time in school. What do you eventually think you want to do? Why do you want a doctorate in clinical psychology? If you are most interested in practicing as a therapist, a Ph.D in Clinical Psych may be overkill and will not necessarily lead to a very lucrative career whilst taking at least 6 years to complete.</p>

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<p>Because I am an international student who wants to have a job in the U.S. Unless the job is competitive, I wouldn’t be hired. Isn’t it? That is why I am concerning between art therapy and clinical psychology. If I were a citizen, I would go to art therapy for sure.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure this is a good plan. There’s talk in the psychology student forums about too many people graduating with Ph.D’s in psychology. This might be a good resource for you
[Psychology</a> [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] - Student Doctor Network Forums](<a href=“Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] | Student Doctor Network”>Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] | Student Doctor Network)</p>