Class of 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , and 2016

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Depending on your Degree I felt this was necessary to post If I am accepted into the BA program I'll be Class of 2013 Please share your class and degree

Hi...

Class of 2010 for AA:Human Services
Class of 2012 for BA: Psychology
Class of 2014 for Master: Psychology
Class of 2017 for PHD

I know, very courageous right!

Wow yes that is , i wish you good luck on your journey , I think it's awesome you have it all mapped out . I think I have mine right ? I hope so :

Class of 2013 - BA

Then I want to get my Masters , then the PH.D but I am not sure how long each will take just yet , how do i go about finding out? I am amazed you know everything so far ahead , impressive

Research, Research...
What school are you going to get your Masters? Go to their website and find out how many credit hours you need. Also when you can apply and plan ahead. Don't wait until you graduate as the admission times vary for schools and you may miss out and have to wait another year. Go FULL TIME! Find a program that is year round, some schools don't have classes in the Summer so that could make a huge difference. Try and get as much of the experience by volunteering, it will look really good on your applications and you get great recommendations.
Hope this helps!

Thank you for the advice .

I'm trying to figure out what school I want to attend for my Masters , are you going to different schools for your degrees or just one that offers all you need ?

So if it's going to take me 4 years to finish my BA , when do i apply for my MA ? Wow this is getting more and more intense to think about .

Oh Yes I am going full time .

Im going to a Community College (cheaper) to get my AA... then I will transfer to get my BA. Heres some advice I got from Researching.


Spring semester of your junior year:

• think about what type of program you're interested in
• start talking to the faculty
• if you haven't already done so, find out if you can get involved in faculty research or an Independent Study project; consider taking a fieldwork course

Summer before your senior year:

• look over Graduate Study in Psychology
• make a rough list of schools you might apply to
• start writing your personal statement
• begin studying for the GREs

Fall semester of your senior year:

• near the start of the semester, write to schools for information about their programs
• as you receive this information, start making your final list of schools you will apply to
• continue studying for the GREs
• IN OCTOBER TAKE THE GREs
• near the end of the semester, ask professors to write letters of recommendation

After the fall semester:

• complete your applications and send them off
• deadlines may be in January, February, or March, depending on the school
• if possible, visit the schools
• pray for acceptances

http://www-usr.rider.edu/~suler/gradschl.html

Oh Yeah... I'm going to different Schools.
I will try to stay away from Professional Schools and go strictly state for my MA/PHD.
I live in Northen IL. so don't have many options. University of WI Madison or Northern University.

Thanks so much for that! that helps me study that and think more ( as if I need help doing more thinking) lol . That's cool , I'm still deciding . I am inlove with Argosy and they offer all the degrees I want but I hear it's not good to go to one school for all the degrees , so I am not sure where else just yet .

Originally Posted by LovinPsych

Wow yes that is , i wish you good luck on your journey , I think it's awesome you have it all mapped out . I think I have mine right ? I hope so :

Class of 2013 - BA

Then I want to get my Masters , then the PH.D but I am not sure how long each will take just yet , how do i go about finding out? I am amazed you know everything so far ahead , impressive

A full-time Masters usually takes about two years. Part-time tends to run closer to three years or so. A Ph.D. can run anywhere from 4 years (unusual for people finish that quickly, but it does happen) to 6 or 7 years. The problem with a Ph.D. is that people can be "ABD" - all but dissertation- for quite a long time.

Out of curiosity- if you're planning to get a Ph.D., why bother with the MA?

I hear it's better to get a MA before you go into your PH.D , it gives you experience etc .

BTW what is ABD ?

Originally Posted by LovinPsych

I hear it's better to get a MA before you go into your PH.D , it gives you experience etc .

BTW what is ABD ?

I noted it in the post- it means "all but dissertation." That is, someone who has finished their coursework and just needs to finish their thesis.

It really depends on your personal situation, and your GPA, experience, etc. For instance, I had fairly substantial research experience while in undergrad (National Science Foundation, research w/ a professor at my college, and independent research at my college), and I actually would have been a good candidate to go directly to my Ph.D., given my research experience and GPA.

Originally Posted by thepsychgeek

A full-time Masters usually takes about two years. Part-time tends to run closer to three years or so. A Ph.D. can run anywhere from 4 years (unusual for people finish that quickly, but it does happen) to 6 or 7 years. The problem with a Ph.D. is that people can be "ABD" - all but dissertation- for quite a long time.

Out of curiosity- if you're planning to get a Ph.D., why bother with the MA?

My Mentor who is a Pyschologist got all in 8years. That was 12 years ago, so I think its quite possible to finish in that amount of time. He also transferred into a Graduate program while in a MA program. The experience is needed and what will you do if you don't get into a Graduate program after your BA?

Originally Posted by Lovefromabove

My Mentor who is a Pyschologist got all in 8years. That was 12 years ago, so I think its quite possible to finish in that amount of time. He also transferred into a Graduate program while in a MA program. The experience is needed and what will you do if you don't get into a Graduate program after your BA?

From BA to Ph.D in 8 years? I'm impressed! Good for him.

I'm not quite sure I understood the question The experience is needed and what will you do if you don't get into a Graduate program after your BA?

I can't say what I'd do if I don't get into a grad program, because I already did. Some of my friends, however, are taking the time to travel, increase their experience, and others are just applying to different schools with rolling admissions (e.g. University of Chicago).

Originally Posted by thepsychgeek

From BA to Ph.D in 8 years? I'm impressed! Good for him.

I'm not quite sure I understood the question The experience is needed and what will you do if you don't get into a Graduate program after your BA?

I can't say what I'd do if I don't get into a grad program, because I already did. Some of my friends, however, are taking the time to travel, increase their experience, and others are just applying to different schools with rolling admissions (e.g. University of Chicago).

Sorry psychgeek... I was referring to graduate time/experience for Lovinpsych....Congrad's that your in graduate school. Good luck...

I'm officially an applicant at Argosy University !

I'm taking an accuplacer test this Tuesday so wish me luck! I so hope I get accepted , the staff and my admissions advisor is so nice and awesome ! I'm concerned about the Algebra portion though . I'm weak in that part...

I completely forgot to come back this thread . Shortly after taking the accuplacer test that got me accepted into the Argosy my grandmother died so I didn't think much in coming back to celebrate .

So I got accepted March 25th . I wanted all to know that .

I still want to know who else will fit into the categories of what your of class you'll be in no matter what your program is

Originally Posted by Lovefromabove

Im going to a Community College (cheaper) to get my AA... then I will transfer to get my BA. Heres some advice I got from Researching.




Spring semester of your junior year:

• think about what type of program you're interested in
• start talking to the faculty
• if you haven't already done so, find out if you can get involved in faculty research or an Independent Study project; consider taking a fieldwork course

Summer before your senior year:

• look over Graduate Study in Psychology
• make a rough list of schools you might apply to
• start writing your personal statement
• begin studying for the GREs

Fall semester of your senior year:

• near the start of the semester, write to schools for information about their programs
• as you receive this information, start making your final list of schools you will apply to
• continue studying for the GREs
• IN OCTOBER TAKE THE GREs
• near the end of the semester, ask professors to write letters of recommendation

After the fall semester:

• complete your applications and send them off
• deadlines may be in January, February, or March, depending on the school
• if possible, visit the schools
• pray for acceptances

http://www-usr.rider.edu/~suler/gradschl.html

Start looking for research experience at the beginning of your junior year, not at the end. My professor will not accept students with a year left, as it often takes to long to train them and then they are gone.

oh, class of 2011, PhD I/O

2010-Graduate B.S. psychology, which pretty much means what it sounds like...
2014,2015-PhD Clinical Neuropsychology
2016-Post Doc

Class of '09: BA in Psych
Class of '15 or '16: PHD/PSYD

That's great guys , keep them coming , is Post Doc a degree too ?

Originally Posted by LovinPsych

That's great guys , keep them coming , is Post Doc a degree too ?

No

Okay then it'd help if you would further explain ? I am assuming it's a title after you obtain a Ph.D or Psy.D then ?

It's in it's simplest form, an advanced period of training in a specialized field after one has obtained his/her PhD. It is completed under the supervision of senior researchers and whatever institution it is completed at can publish your results. It has pretty much become the de facto in today's world, or in simpler terms the norm for what is expected after one completes his/her PhD. It is a paid position, which provides extra training for whatever specialization the candidate has elected to pursue.

Correct me if I've missed anything or am off track here, but this is my understanding of what a post doc is.

Thanks for explaining that I have a better understanding now . I ask so many questions cause I am curious about what I am doing as I do it . I don't even care if it's a ways from now . Knowledge is power

Originally Posted by cutthecashflow

It's in it's simplest form, an advanced period of training in a specialized field after one has obtained his/her PhD. It is completed under the supervision of senior researchers and whatever institution it is completed at can publish your results. It has pretty much become the de facto in today's world, or in simpler terms the norm for what is expected after one completes his/her PhD. It is a paid position, which provides extra training for whatever specialization the candidate has elected to pursue.

Correct me if I've missed anything or am off track here, but this is my understanding of what a post doc is.

You pretty much got it on the mark. Think of it as grad school you get paid for! Also, some postdocs take a position because it gives them some time to find teaching positions or something of the sort- it buys a little extra time to get on your feet. Some people have a LOT of pride in where they did their postdoc, and it gets listed on your CV.

well

hs class of 2010
ba in biochem-2014
graduate 4m medical scoo-2018

Originally Posted by priinzeznisha

well

hs class of 2010
ba in biochem-2014
graduate 4m medical scoo-2018

Aww well i wish you good luck on your journey I am sure you're excited

BA-2009
MA- 2011
PHD 2014

I haven't read through this whole post, but I saw that the OP was saying he/ she was planning on going for a masters THEN a PhD. If you get research experience in college, have a solid GPA, and major in psychology this might be a waste of your time and money. Many students go straight from undergrad/ RA jobs to PhD. You will get your masters on the way to getting your PhD. For example I am starting my PhD in the fall, I will do a masters thesis in 2010 and receive my MA in 2011. Then I just continue on (no ceremonies or graduation or anything) and begin my PhD courses/ requirements. After you do that you go on internship and FINALLY get your PhD. However, many people then go on to a Post Doc. Additionally, PhD programs do not always accept all your credits from a masters program, so you end up having to take the courses again. Many people find this pretty annoying. However, there are some reasons to go to a masters program and there are many threads about this in the Clinical PhD forum.

Actually- many people get paid to go to graduate school. For example my program gives a tuition remission and a 12,500 dollar stipend and that is a small stipend. Many programs give more.
Post doc (for all interested not necessarily an answer to thepsychkgeek) is usually a research appointment. It is something you get after you obtain your PhD and helps with liscensure and makes you more desirable for a teaching position or research position.

Originally Posted by thepsychgeek

You pretty much got it on the mark. Think of it as grad school you get paid for! Also, some postdocs take a position because it gives them some time to find teaching positions or something of the sort- it buys a little extra time to get on your feet. Some people have a LOT of pride in where they did their postdoc, and it gets listed on your CV.

2007 - HS Diploma.
2011 - B.A. in Political Science.
2013 or 2014 - Masters/M.S. in Social Work.

Originally Posted by AryaStark

BA-2009
MA- 2011
PHD 2014

I haven't read through this whole post, but I saw that the OP was saying he/ she was planning on going for a masters THEN a PhD. If you get research experience in college, have a solid GPA, and major in psychology this might be a waste of your time and money. Many students go straight from undergrad/ RA jobs to PhD. You will get your masters on the way to getting your PhD. For example I am starting my PhD in the fall, I will do a masters thesis in 2010 and receive my MA in 2011. Then I just continue on (no ceremonies or graduation or anything) and begin my PhD courses/ requirements. After you do that you go on internship and FINALLY get your PhD. However, many people then go on to a Post Doc. Additionally, PhD programs do not always accept all your credits from a masters program, so you end up having to take the courses again. Many people find this pretty annoying. However, there are some reasons to go to a masters program and there are many threads about this in the Clinical PhD forum.

Well I can do that , that would be so much better . I keep getting conflicting advice on that though some say you should , some say you can do it the way you have explained. Who do I go to , to find out overall to get to the bottom of this? I know I won't be graduating as an undergrad til 2013 but I am not for one waiting on something that could be thought about sooner .

Well, i can only give you my advice, and my advice would be to skip the masters. However, you can always talk to director of clinical training (if yu want a clinical degree) and discuss how they handle master transfer credits and the percentages of their incoming students with and without a masters. You have to remember this though: Masters are NOT cheap. It's probably going to be between 20-30 grand depending on where you end up going , and that is usually for a 2 year program. However if you get your masters as a phd student you get paid a stipend mostly every year (depending on the school) and receieve tuition remission (so you don't pay tuition either). Most of the time masters programs are for students who didn't major in psychology as an undergrad,someone who did really poorly in undegrad and needs t show that they can succeed at a graduate level, or someone who didn't get into a phd program and wants to get going with their education. You should look through the phd forum, you will find a LOT of advice on this very subject and several threads dedicated to it.

Originally Posted by LovinPsych

Well I can do that , that would be so much better . I keep getting conflicting advice on that though some say you should , some say you can do it the way you have explained. Who do I go to , to find out overall to get to the bottom of this? I know I won't be graduating as an undergrad til 2013 but I am not for one waiting on something that could be thought about sooner .

BA - 2013

I start my psychology classes this Fall, very excited. I also plan to take some premed courses in the near future just so I don't rack up my loans that much. Anyone in Miami hollllaaaaaaaaa ;P

After much thought, I'm moving away from the idea of pushing forward to medical school which might have been only a pipe dream and since I am a non-trad and wanting to evenutally settle in the UK, I'm looking at SW...so

BSW (USF-Sarasota) - 2011
MSW/MPH (Maternal and Child Health) - (USF-Tampa) - 2013/2014

I actually get to start my first SW class this August...yeah!

B.A. in Psychology, Class of 2013, University Of Hartford .

I waited as long as I could to comment, but I can't keep my mouth shut any longer.

To all the pre-UG's out there, what happens if you change your mind about your career path? I know what you're thinking- you won't change your mind. You did all the research and you know 100% that clinical psychology is for you. I thought that too, back in the day, about medicine. I was going to get my BS in bio and then go onto med school and graduate and do my residency at U of Chicago and specialize in pediatric oncology. I knew that's what I wanted to do. And then I changed my mind.

I'm just curious, how much do you have invested in this dream to get a PhD in psych, and what's going to happen if you do change your mind?

Most PhD programs require a Masters, don't they?

Originally Posted by idenny

Most PhD programs require a Masters, don't they?

It can be a toss up, as some people pursue an MA/MS in a related area or as a way to strengthen their application, though most come out of undergrad. People often work as a research assistant while in undergrad and/or afterwards too.

doctoral programs do not require a masters before entering,. You get the masters along the way.

erg is correct, though there are a few exceptions. A number of schools in Canada (maybe all of them?) require a master's. I believe Pepperdine requires a master's.

The VAST majority of people accepted into Clinical Psychology PhD programs do not have a master's degree.

Originally Posted by krisrox

I waited as long as I could to comment, but I can't keep my mouth shut any longer.

To all the pre-UG's out there, what happens if you change your mind about your career path? I know what you're thinking- you won't change your mind. You did all the research and you know 100% that clinical psychology is for you. I thought that too, back in the day, about medicine. I was going to get my BS in bio and then go onto med school and graduate and do my residency at U of Chicago and specialize in pediatric oncology. I knew that's what I wanted to do. And then I changed my mind.

I'm just curious, how much do you have invested in this dream to get a PhD in psych, and what's going to happen if you do change your mind?

These are some very good questions and valid points to be made known. I guess you really don't " know" when you're an undergrad that what you go into grad school for is truly what you want and will stay with. I suppose it's like life in general you find out as you go. Unfortunately if you've invested in your Ph.D and you've changed your mind I can't imagine how one would deal with that. Especially all the money and time involved. I can only hope that if anyone doing this will do a thorough self-assessment of themselves', that it'll help them know the best they can if what they're going for will work.Some people change their minds,some don't. I am just an undergrad getting my B.A. right now in psychology, I'm in my freshman year and already I feel tugged between psychology and pharmacy. I'd love to think somehow I'll make it work over time and after many student loans ( cringes). But I can't ignore that other part of me. If it push comes to shove I'll choose psych over pharm. But right now I can explore the possibility of both in their pre/early stages and I will. My college offers many courses perfect for pre-pharm that I can prep for,should I want to pursue it. At the sametime I am gaining all courses needed to finish my B.A.for psych in 2013. So it's a win/win.

As for a Master's degree,I've heard many comments,advice on that and I'll take it from there. I'm on the fence, I may or may not go into Master's first before Ph.D. I have plenty of time before then but make no mistake I am still looking and planning ahead.