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a Doctorate in Psychology programs require five to seven years of graduate study. Coursework generally includes quantitative research methods and a dissertation based on original research. A 2008 Payscale.com survey reports that psychology doctoral degree holders will earn a median salary in the range of $57,214 to $86,692 annually, depending upon which area of specialty you select. For example, the average salary for a clinical psychologist is $68,113 while a forensic psychologist may earn $72,977 on average.  Doctorate in Education (EdD) Many doctorate programs in education require a master's degree in education or a related field. The EdD is likely to be a preferred qualification for many mid-career employees, many of whom will already have master's degrees but wish to pursue studies at the doctorate level, which are based on research in addition to the application of that knowledge in professional practice. The EdD is designed for the professional practitioner. Graduates are qualified to work as administrators, superintendents, teacher educators, as well as other educational leadership positions. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) Psychologists with a PhD qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical and counseling positions in universities, health care services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry and government. A PhD places an equal emphasis on research and clinical training. Entrance into PhD programs is highly competitive. A master's degree in psychology is often a prerequisite to a PhD program. AdvanceInPsychology.com suggests that PhD candidates research psychology graduate schools for a PhD program that initiates from an accredited institution. Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Many doctorate programs in psychology require a master's degree in psychology or a related field. The PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) is a newer professional degree, offered by the professional schools of psychology that emphasizes clinical practice with only a minimum of research training. Entrance into PsyD programs is generally less competitive than PhD programs. Post-Doctoral Certificate Post-doctoral psychology certificate program are for professional psychologists with a PsyD or PhD who wish to expand their knowledge and training in a specialty psychology area such as academic, clinical, counseling, health, or organizational psychology.  |
