Masters or Doctorates in psychology?

Question

What things is one able to do with his masters degree in psychology? How about Doctorates?

I want to help people with their mental health (NOT do much research), so which degree will best fit me?

Answer 1

Well first of all, psychology is a career that is not easily pursued. There is no guarantee of a job for you once you get either. I would suggest a doctorate in psychology. That way you would be more equipped and you can open up your own practice. There are not many differences between the two. But when you do a doctorate in something you are saying this is your specialty and you have studied this extensively.

Answer 2

A Masters in Psychology will be best for you if you don't want to do much research. Typically, Doctorates are for those who want to do a lot of research or teach. I'm also thinking that a MS in Psychology will be better suited for you than an MA. Masters of Science degrees are typically more "hands-on." It depends on exactly what you're looking for.

Check out the following link to find the best program for you:

http://www.gradschools.com/psychologysearch.html

Answer 3

A Doctorate might want to be more beneficial sensible for psychology careers, yet you opt for a Masters earlier going for a Doctorate. A Doctorate is a really, very significant degree in comparison to a Masters.

Answer 4

Both are so you can dream up stories like this one, it takes place in a very poor town in anywhere USA.

A young man was the talk of the town when he finished high school. He had gotten all "A's" in every class and it was seen that he really was very bright.

The town got together and sent him to college where he graduated top of his class. The town decided to send him off to get his masters. Upon his return with unheard of perfect scores in his degree of choice the town sent him back for his doctorate.

When he returned he was given the key to the town and a big celebration. After most of the celebration was done one of his old school mates from elementary school came up to him and asked him

"Waldo? On this here program I cans reed yours name but I dunt under stands what alls these here letters is for.

"Well" the young man answered "BillyJoe them for my degrees fo learnin" "Ya knows what? I'lls run it down for youalls"

" BS is just that BS"
"The MS is just More of the Same"
"and the PHD means Piled Higher and Deeper"

Answer 5

Two options, either you could be a counselor, or a teacher. That is about all.