1. Graduate Study and Career Options in Clinical Psychology
Bryan R. Loney, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Florida State University

2. What is Clinical Psychology?
The Society of Clinical Psychology
“The field of clinical psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development…”

3. What is Clinical Psychology?
“…Clinical Psychology focuses on the cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral, and biological contributors to human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels.”
Increasing interdisciplinary and collaborative nature to the science

4. What Do Clinical Psychologists Do?
Therapy
Assessment
Research
Teaching and Supervision
Program Development and Evaluation
Administration
Consultation
Public Policy

5. Where Do Clinical Psychologists Work?
Private Practice and Counseling Centers
Individual and/or group therapy
Colleges and universities 
Hospitals
Industries / Business 
Legal & Governmental Agencies
Military 

6. Doctoral Degrees Ph.D. Psy.D. Other options? Doctor of Philosophy
Scientist-Practitioner (or Clinical Science)
Clinical versus Counseling?
Psy.D.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology 
Practitioner-Scientist
History of degree
Other options?

7. Alternatives to PhD Program in Clinical Psychology
Other PhD options
Marriage and Family Therapy
Educational or School Psychology
Developmental
Neuroscience, Social, Cognitive, etc.
Masters Programs
Programs leading to LMHC certification
Clinical, Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling
Social Work and LCSW certification
Other options
School, Art Therapy, and Experimental

8. Getting Started Basic questions
Do I want to do therapy?
Do I want to conduct assessments?
Do I want to do research?
Do I want to teach?
Where do I want to work?
As demonstrated by what?
Overarching importance of faculty advising and mentoring

9. Books of Interest
American Psychological Association (2008). Graduate study in psychology. Washington, DC: Author.
Mayne, T. J., Norcross, J. C., & Sayette, M. A., (2006/2007). Insider’s guide to graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology. New York: The Guilford Press.
American Psychological Association (2007). Getting in: A step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology. Washington, DC: Author.

10. Web Sites of Interest American Psychological Association
Careers web site
Center for Civic Education and Service
FSU Department of Psychology