Post by Leandra Lee on Nov 12, 2024 7:19:15 GMT -5
Associate degrees:
Associate of Art (AA) or Associate of Science (AS): Associate degrees are usually two-year and often offered at community colleges. Many choose to start with associate degrees in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or related fields before working on degrees requiring further education. An associate degree is usually not required to enroll in a bachelor's degree program. An associate degree does not meet the requirements for clinical practice or licensure.
Bachelor's degrees:
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS): Bachelor's degrees usually require four years of study and are required before entry into graduate programs where Master's or Doctoral degrees may be earned. Although a person may earn a bachelor's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or related fields in mental health, a person may have had a major concentration in another field of study and still qualify for entry into a graduate school for study in psychology. A bachelor's degree does not meet clinical practice or licensure requirements.
Master's degrees:
Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in behavior analysis, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, clinical counseling, educational psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. A master's degree in the specified area may require completing a master's thesis, dissertation, and/or project.
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MAPC)
Masters of Science in Education (MSEd)
Doctoral degrees:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
A Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology prepares the student to conduct independent research and to provide professional services (consultation, assessment, diagnosis, therapy). PhD degrees in social work and marriage and family therapy are also awarded. To use the title "psychologist," individuals must have graduated specifically from a psychology program that meets their state requirements and obtain a license to practice psychology.
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD):
Requires the student to create relevant and helpful research that contributes to the existing knowledge or scholarship in an area. At one time, the PsyD was assumed not to require significant research activities, focusing more on advanced clinical training. However, most academic institutions offering a PsyD today require the completion of a dissertation suitable for publishing. To use the title "psychologist," individuals must meet their state requirements and obtain a license to practice psychology.
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Similar to PhD but granted by a college of education within a university. This degree is based on the scientist-practitioner model, which prepares the holder for both types of work, i.e., clinical and research.
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT)
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Licentiate in Psychology or Psychologist (LPsy) – a professional title used in EU and Latin American countries and the equivalent of PsyD in the United States
Professional licenses
Professional licenses for mental health providers with a master's degree issued by US states to graduate degree holders which allow them to legally practice (additional requirements/training/hours, for Supervisors "-S"):
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and/or Psychology required, plus two years of supervised experience, plus passing the licensing exam.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Master of Social Work required, plus three years of supervised experience and continuing education.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LCMHC, or CMHC, depending on the state) – Master's in Counseling and/or Psychology, plus supervised experience
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Master of Social Work required, plus passing the licensing exam (Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas)
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) - Master of Social Work required, plus passing the licensing exam (Alabama, District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, West Virginia)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC or LPC, depending on the state) - Master's in Counseling and/or Psychology, plus supervised experience
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC or LCPC, depending on the state) - Master's Degree in Counseling, plus supervised experience
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) - Master's in Counseling, Family Therapy or Psychology, plus supervised experience
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) – Master's in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, or Drama Therapy, plus supervised experience
Licensed Psychologist – Doctorate in Psychology (except for West Virginia, which requires a Master's in Psychology)
Licensed Master's Degree Psychologists:
Licensed Psychological Associate – Master's in Psychology (Alaska, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, & Texas)
Licensed Psychologist Associate – Master's in Psychology (Colorado, New Mexico, & Oregon)
Licensed Psychological Examiner – Master's in Psychology (Arkansas & Maine)
Licensed Psychological Assistant – Master's in Psychology (Tennessee)
Licensed Psychologist – Master's in Psychology (West Virginia)
Limited License Psychology - Master's in Psychology (Michigan)
taken from wikipedia.org/
Associate of Art (AA) or Associate of Science (AS): Associate degrees are usually two-year and often offered at community colleges. Many choose to start with associate degrees in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or related fields before working on degrees requiring further education. An associate degree is usually not required to enroll in a bachelor's degree program. An associate degree does not meet the requirements for clinical practice or licensure.
Bachelor's degrees:
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS): Bachelor's degrees usually require four years of study and are required before entry into graduate programs where Master's or Doctoral degrees may be earned. Although a person may earn a bachelor's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or related fields in mental health, a person may have had a major concentration in another field of study and still qualify for entry into a graduate school for study in psychology. A bachelor's degree does not meet clinical practice or licensure requirements.
Master's degrees:
Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in behavior analysis, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, clinical counseling, educational psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. A master's degree in the specified area may require completing a master's thesis, dissertation, and/or project.
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MAPC)
Masters of Science in Education (MSEd)
Doctoral degrees:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
A Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology prepares the student to conduct independent research and to provide professional services (consultation, assessment, diagnosis, therapy). PhD degrees in social work and marriage and family therapy are also awarded. To use the title "psychologist," individuals must have graduated specifically from a psychology program that meets their state requirements and obtain a license to practice psychology.
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD):
Requires the student to create relevant and helpful research that contributes to the existing knowledge or scholarship in an area. At one time, the PsyD was assumed not to require significant research activities, focusing more on advanced clinical training. However, most academic institutions offering a PsyD today require the completion of a dissertation suitable for publishing. To use the title "psychologist," individuals must meet their state requirements and obtain a license to practice psychology.
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Similar to PhD but granted by a college of education within a university. This degree is based on the scientist-practitioner model, which prepares the holder for both types of work, i.e., clinical and research.
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT)
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Licentiate in Psychology or Psychologist (LPsy) – a professional title used in EU and Latin American countries and the equivalent of PsyD in the United States
Professional licenses
Professional licenses for mental health providers with a master's degree issued by US states to graduate degree holders which allow them to legally practice (additional requirements/training/hours, for Supervisors "-S"):
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and/or Psychology required, plus two years of supervised experience, plus passing the licensing exam.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Master of Social Work required, plus three years of supervised experience and continuing education.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LCMHC, or CMHC, depending on the state) – Master's in Counseling and/or Psychology, plus supervised experience
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Master of Social Work required, plus passing the licensing exam (Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas)
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) - Master of Social Work required, plus passing the licensing exam (Alabama, District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, West Virginia)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC or LPC, depending on the state) - Master's in Counseling and/or Psychology, plus supervised experience
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC or LCPC, depending on the state) - Master's Degree in Counseling, plus supervised experience
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) - Master's in Counseling, Family Therapy or Psychology, plus supervised experience
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) – Master's in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, or Drama Therapy, plus supervised experience
Licensed Psychologist – Doctorate in Psychology (except for West Virginia, which requires a Master's in Psychology)
Licensed Master's Degree Psychologists:
Licensed Psychological Associate – Master's in Psychology (Alaska, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, & Texas)
Licensed Psychologist Associate – Master's in Psychology (Colorado, New Mexico, & Oregon)
Licensed Psychological Examiner – Master's in Psychology (Arkansas & Maine)
Licensed Psychological Assistant – Master's in Psychology (Tennessee)
Licensed Psychologist – Master's in Psychology (West Virginia)
Limited License Psychology - Master's in Psychology (Michigan)
taken from wikipedia.org/