Hi All!
I am a senior in undergrad and I applied to the William James College PsyD program. I am looking to get honest feedback on this program and whether it is worth going if I get accepted. Debt isn’t a concern for me, and I am more concerned about training and the actual program (mentoring, personal guidance, future outcomes of psychologists). I applied because I see on linkedin that alums have gotten great opportunities and have went on to do great things in the field with their degree.
If i don’t go to WJC, my other option is attending the BU MSW program (if i get in), and then either applying for the PhD in social work or continuing to get my LCSW. I am interested in clinical work and am more interested in the specifics and not the holistic work.
Please, any advice on this decision would help. Although I am pleased with the MSW route in becoming a clinical therapist, I think that a PsyD could fit my needs better in terms of in depth training in psychopathology. Further, I do care that PsyDs get paid more than LCSWs.
I really don’t know anything and really want good, real advice. Thank you all for your input!
I am a senior in undergrad and I applied to the William James College PsyD program. I am looking to get honest feedback on this program and whether it is worth going if I get accepted. Debt isn’t a concern for me, and I am more concerned about training and the actual program (mentoring, personal guidance, future outcomes of psychologists). I applied because I see on linkedin that alums have gotten great opportunities and have went on to do great things in the field with their degree.
If i don’t go to WJC, my other option is attending the BU MSW program (if i get in), and then either applying for the PhD in social work or continuing to get my LCSW. I am interested in clinical work and am more interested in the specifics and not the holistic work.
Please, any advice on this decision would help. Although I am pleased with the MSW route in becoming a clinical therapist, I think that a PsyD could fit my needs better in terms of in depth training in psychopathology. Further, I do care that PsyDs get paid more than LCSWs.
I really don’t know anything and really want good, real advice. Thank you all for your input!
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