If I have a 4 years honors degree in psychology.can I practice as a psychiatrist?
2006-12-18 02:37:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No. I am sure you are aware that Psychology and Psychiatry are two different areas of study. In most states you have to have a Masters just to be called a psychologist. Since Psychiatrists prescribe meds you have to be a doctor.
2006-12-18 02:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A Psychiatrist is a professional title and requires being licensed through the State you reside in. The criteria involves having a PhD, along with psychiatric studies following those studies. You must take exams, etc.. You would be sued if you claimed yourself a psychiatrist without the proper credentials. You may be able to work as a counselor however, especially with a state agency but the salary is going to be a fraction of what a true psychiatrist would earn.
2006-12-18 10:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by John H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Psychiatry is a medical specialty which means that you become an MD first, then specialize.
A 4-yr degree in psychology won't allow you to practice in much of anything, honors or not.
2006-12-18 10:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard once that the only difference between a practicing psychiatrist and a psychologist is the ability to prescribe medications. So I suppose it is theoretically possible.
2006-12-18 10:38:56 · answer #4 · answered by Levi F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe a psychologist but in order to be a psychiatrist you have to be an MD.
2006-12-18 10:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by mistress_lilas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is some difference from a psychologist and psychiatrist one can give prescriptions and the other cant i would say it is possible you could be the one that cant
2006-12-18 10:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by wldwon2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the States, no
2006-12-18 10:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by your_name_here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can be a psychologist but not a psychiatrist.
2006-12-18 10:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by lanisoderberg69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaha
really??
Shows how much you must have learnt in 4 years doing a degree in psychology, if you don't know the answer to this question.
you are not a doctor. deal.
2006-12-18 10:46:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,here in mexico , we have doctor degree's diploma for sale too !
2006-12-18 10:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by drakofogo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋