Is it preferable to get a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology....?

Question

....in the same state you would like to get licensed in? In other words, is it more difficult to gain a seat for a state licensing exam if your doctoral degree is from out of state?

Answer 1

I am confused. Your two questions seem to contradict each other. Is PhD or PsyD better in the same state you want to be licensed? I guess it is of personal opinion and judgment, as ultimately you can provide the same services with either. Check your state's guidelines, but it's my experience that they are interchangeable as far as licensing goes.

I think those who are most interested in research or academia get PhD's, and others more interested in face-to-face treatment and not research go for PsyD's. There are exceptions, of course.

As far as the question is it more difficult to sit for licensing if your degree is out-of-state....well, that depends on each state's licensing rules. I am completing my PsyD in California and will be moving back to Washington. In my case, getting licensed in Washington will actually be EASIER than if I stay here in California! I will have already met Washington's newly adopted regulations regarding hours and will be able to immediately apply for licensure. If I stayed in California, I would have to complete a certain amount of post-doc hours before I could do that.

Generally if you go to an APA-accredited program getting licensed in another state shouldn't be terribly hard. You just need to met the individual state's requirements.

Answer 2

Not necessarily.
Your first question: - A Psy.D. degree focuses on clinical work and Ph.D. on research. Either degree is good depending on your goals. I never wanted to teach so I got a Psy.D. Some old school PhD's get their noses out of joint about it but so far not a single patient or job has said ooooooh you have a PsyD not a PhD.

Part 2: Currently the EPPP test is given in most states and each state has a local test that has to be passed. Either an oral exam or computer exam. Also, as long as the school is accredited (APA accredited is best) than what state you got the degree in doesnt matter.

Answer 3

It depends on the state you are currently in.
In Mich PsyDs dont have nearly as much recognition as they do in say, California...
in general though, its more difficult to get licensing if you are from out of state - if only in terms of time and paperwork - but generally more difficult. At least thats the word on the street ;)

Answer 4

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