Pros and Cons of a Masters in Psychology | Is it Worth it?

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[@felicianothorpe8998]

So great to see a a black male face talking about Psychology!Great content bro, just subscribed.I just completed my Masters in General psychology and recently became an adjunct lecturer of Psychology.Hailing you from Jamaica!

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Congrats man! That's awesome, thank you for the support!

[@josephpeters7076]

Where are you from where black men studying psychology is rare? My classes were pretty mixed, but still female heavy.

[@IeldudeI]

I never thought about getting a bachelors in Psych but now I am currently going for my masters in Psych. Crazy how things pan out.

[@Freespirit512]

Hi Phil, thank you for this valuable information. I appreciate you sharing the differences between Masters in Psychology. Have a great week.

[@NairaaStudios]

Happy to see a black man seeking on this, about to go back to school for basketball but in a year program for Psych(MA)

[@DrLoren668]

Hmmmm.. you've answered a big question for one of the routes i am considering. I do not have a psych background.

[@jincymathew6095]

Thank u, It was Very informative and very helpful to understand for my further studies .... Thank u 💗

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caneshaw12]

Yes, definitely depends. One school I’m applying to for my PsyD program a masters in science will be rewarded after a certain amount of credits is taken. That is the cause with many doctoral programs I’ve seen.

[@philsguidetopsyd]

I totally agree!

[@MichelleSmith-jb9qh]

Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@philsguidetopsyd]

No problem!

[@str8kaseinochaser369]

Yes, thats why I want mine. In prep. for PsyD Clinical Psychology programs.

[@str8kaseinochaser369]

Me in and my Advisors had this talk on good authority will be a bridge between the two for me,

[@Rainbow_1981]

Such a informative video

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daniels477]

Could you do a video about how a Master’s in Counseling before a PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psych might improve/not improve one’s chances of getting into a doctoral program?

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Great topic! Will do, thanks for the suggestion!

[@caneshaw12]

Hey!! I was accepted into my MS in Psychology program!!

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Congrats that's awesome!!

[@azizasultana3789]

Hey Phil I hope my question isn’t silly . I have a bachelors in dentistry and I’ve practiced as a dentist outside us. Is it possible for me to do a masters in psychology to become a mental health counselor or do I need bachelors in psychology?

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Hi this is a great question! It really depends on what program you apply to. Schools on their websites will have the necessary classes that they want prospective students to take before applying. If you are interested in a program, you might reach out to them about your application and see whether they prefer a masters or a few courses in psychology before applying. In the U.S. a masters is not required, usually just some psychology courses, so it all depends on what program you'd like to attend.

[@PrayThenHustle]

My college offers a masters in general psychology that does Not lead to licensure. The masters is accredited just doesn’t lead to licensure. I am thinking about taking it because I want to teach on community college level but is the fact that it doesn’t lead to licensing a bad thing overall? I would love to hear your thoughts

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Great question! It really just depends on your personal goals. What would like to achieve with licensure? Can you do the same things with just a masters? Is licensure the end-goal? Licensure in the U.S. typically leads to more independent work and autonomy so that's the one advantage. On the other side, some are ok with getting supervision by a licensed professional too, so overall just depends on goals and what you're trying to achieve. Hope that helps.

[@brianabattle6247]

Hey! I have a question. So I’m applying for a Psy.D. program for Clinical Psychology and they are asking for a personal statement which is broken into categories (mentored experiences, research productivity, interest in the school, and more!) I’ve never seen this style before. Would you have any tips?

[@philsguidetopsyd]

That's a great question! I've never heard of that style before either. If there are any opportunities to weave some personal stories about yourself into those categories, that might be helpful, that way they may get a fuller picture of you not only as a student or professional, but also as a person. Best of luck, hope that helps!

[@brianabattle6247]

@@philsguidetopsyd Okay I’ll give it a try. Thank you!

[@christopherboydandmartinsc9322]

What if I don’t necessarily go for a PHD or psyD? Should I still go for my master’s in psychology? Is it ultimately worth it, or should I try and major in another subject? I was wanting to go for the PHD, but I eventually would like to pursue a relationship and have a life. I’m 26, and just don’t know if it’s best for me to commit all that time and money at this point in my life. I struggled with severe OCD, and I’m currently in recovery. I’d like to eventually write a book, and I want to help people. Also, say I get my master’s degree and then quit after that to find a career. At any point in the future, say years or so later, I decide I want to go for the PHD. Can I at any point after my master’s, go for the PhD?

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Hi, a lot of great questions. Many advisors have told me to work backwards, if you know you want to be a therapist and do psychotherapy a masters in counseling or social work is a great option, if you know you just want to do research a masters in psychology is great, if you know you want to do clinical work, teach, research or have flexibility with hours and work specialities than a psyd or PhD is a great option. Whatever option you choose as long as it aligns with your end goal or values I don’t think you can go wrong. Plenty of people after a masters go back for a PhD sometimes courses will transfer and students may actually even be able to fast track and complete their PhD quickly it depends on the credits transfer or program but that’s been a great option for people too. Hope that helps, best of luck!

[@christopherboydandmartinsc9322]

@@philsguidetopsyd hey man, thank you for that detailed and thoughtful response. I appreciate it, and wish you nothing but the best of luck on your journey as well.

[@lola133174]

Do you mind explaining what’s the difference between MA in psychology & MA in Mental health Counseling?

[@philsguidetopsyd]

That's a great question! An MA in psychology tends to be research focused and there aren't any therapy/clinical courses or training, and an MA in mental health counseling is all dedicated to help students become therapists. After an MA in mental health counseling students can sit for a licensure exam, LPC or LCC and become a licensed therapist while an MA in psychology helps students become competitive for clinical phd/psyd programs. Hope that helps!

[@lola133174]

@@philsguidetopsyd thank you so much!

[@youngpoet44hunnies]

Do you need a masters to become a licensed counselor?

[@philsguidetopsyd]

Yes, you do. Either a LCSW, MSW, LPCC, LPC, LCC, are only available for students who have completed a counseling program, masters in social work, or psychotherapy master's program and gives them the ability to be independent clinicians and a licensed counselor.

[@youngpoet44hunnies]

@@philsguidetopsyd I appreciate it