I am well aware that school psychology is mostly comprised of non-doctoral specialists thus making it harder to secure a job in school districts. Would I be better of pursuing the specialist degree or the Ph.D. Which degree provides the most opportunities?
2007-01-08 08:42:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I would go for the PhD. In the long run, it will probably open more doors. You'll probably be more competitive for the jobs your seeking, and your pay will likely be slightly higher than a non-PhD applicant
2007-01-08 08:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My source for this is hanging on the wall in the psychology department at my school, so I can't show it . . I'll try to find it.
It is a chart showing employment rates among the different degrees (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD). People with their Master's degree had the lowest rate of unemployment because they are right in the middle of marketability - enough qualification without having to be paid too much.
That's one small reason for only getting your Master's, but if you're ready to get your PhD, go for it. It will put you in that small bracket of the elite among your peers.
2007-01-08 08:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by ZenBrain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Social fads dictate academic modalities, and politics. If you can swing both ways, you'll be happy.
2007-01-08 08:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋