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I'm new here, but this forum has become a bit of an obsession in the last few weeks as I've been getting to know the cast of characters. Hey, hi. So...
I don't want to belabor my background info in case you've seen it in previous posts, but the quick version is that I'd like to come back to the mental health field (I have a BA in psych, MSW) after eight years working in clinical research. I'd love to pursue a PhD in Clinical or School Psychology, but I worry about the toll it would take on my family (I've got young kids). I also cannot relocate for any portion of it. So I'm trying to explore options, from certificates to PhDs, with an open mind. My main areas of interest are, in very general terms, children/families/school.
I've just discovered the School Psychology PD (not PhD) program at Fordham. I'd never heard of this before. Anyone know anything about this or have any thoughts?
Here's the site: http://www.fordham.edu/info/21019/school_psychology/2956/school_psychology_pd
From what I can see, it will prepare you for licensure as a school psychologist and end there (no licensure as a psychologist, obv). The education seems to be practica/internship-heavy (which, yay), and really hits all my areas of interest. It may be a good option for me, but I'm concerned about the ROI. It's 66 expensive credits. I'm going to doubt there's any funding for this since it's a "professional diploma / advanced certificate." How would employers perceive this among a pool of PhD applicants? How would this appear on my resume/CV (not like I can say Biscuits Biscuits, PD across the top. What is that, Pumpkin Donuts? Play Dough?). Etc., etc.
Fordham is a decent school, but even good schools have some programs that probably just generate revenue. So yadda, yadda.
TL;DR: Value of Professional Diploma/Advanced Certificate in School Psychology?
Any thoughts? Thanks!
I don't want to belabor my background info in case you've seen it in previous posts, but the quick version is that I'd like to come back to the mental health field (I have a BA in psych, MSW) after eight years working in clinical research. I'd love to pursue a PhD in Clinical or School Psychology, but I worry about the toll it would take on my family (I've got young kids). I also cannot relocate for any portion of it. So I'm trying to explore options, from certificates to PhDs, with an open mind. My main areas of interest are, in very general terms, children/families/school.
I've just discovered the School Psychology PD (not PhD) program at Fordham. I'd never heard of this before. Anyone know anything about this or have any thoughts?
Here's the site: http://www.fordham.edu/info/21019/school_psychology/2956/school_psychology_pd
From what I can see, it will prepare you for licensure as a school psychologist and end there (no licensure as a psychologist, obv). The education seems to be practica/internship-heavy (which, yay), and really hits all my areas of interest. It may be a good option for me, but I'm concerned about the ROI. It's 66 expensive credits. I'm going to doubt there's any funding for this since it's a "professional diploma / advanced certificate." How would employers perceive this among a pool of PhD applicants? How would this appear on my resume/CV (not like I can say Biscuits Biscuits, PD across the top. What is that, Pumpkin Donuts? Play Dough?). Etc., etc.
Fordham is a decent school, but even good schools have some programs that probably just generate revenue. So yadda, yadda.
TL;DR: Value of Professional Diploma/Advanced Certificate in School Psychology?
Any thoughts? Thanks!