MFT or Psyd?

[busy1]

Hi everyone. I'm finishing up my BA in Psychology and have started looking into the PsyD programs. I'm very interested in working as a therapist and having my private practice. I know I want to get my Psyd in the future, but am unsure if I should get my MFT and practice under that for a while and then work towards my Psyd. My concerns are that most PsyD program are very intense and not very flexible for a full time employee, plus the prgram is extremely expensive. As opposed to the MFT program which is slightly less expensive, can be completed in a shorter amount of time and I have found a few programs in the Southern California area that accomodate to the working individual. I guess my main concern is would I be able to transfer some of my studies from MFT towards a Psyd? I would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks

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[psychmama]

I can't say for sure, but I don't think credits outside of psychology will transfer very easily in a Psyd program. I'd check some of the Psyd schools in Calif to see if I could get a better read on this. It might turn out that you'd be better off getting a master's in psychology if you think you'll eventually go on for the Psyd. Best advice is check with the schools. Good luck.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

I doubt they were transfer.

 

[erg923]

Yes, sometimes you can transfer classes, but it generally doesnt shorten your time to degree completion unless you get to transfer a significant amount of class work. Coming from an MFT program, I imagine only 1 or 2 would be applicable anyway.