Choosing a Graduate Program in Counselling or Clinical Psychology: What You Need to Know

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

Due to popular demand, this weeks episode is a deep dive into what you should consider when deciding which graduate programs in counseling or clinical psychology to apply to.
Dan is joined by Amie Orsetti, a graduate student from the University of British Columbia. Amie and Dan discuss the nuances of choosing between clinical and counselling psychology programs, the importance of understanding program differences, and the impact of geographical restrictions on application decisions. They delve into the distinctions between PhD and PsyD programs, the significance of accreditation, and strategies for researching graduate programs effectively, and the importance of applying to multiple programs.
Useful Resources:

Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Canadian Accredited Programs
American Accredited Programs

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1. Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:00)

2. Clinical vs. Counseling Psychology (00:01:42)

3. Program Selection Over Field Labels (00:07:20)

4. The Role of Geographic Restrictions in Choosing Programs (00:10:45)

5. Application Strategy: Deciding Which Programs to Apply (00:15:10)

6. PhD vs. PsyD (00:20:40)

7. Accredited Programs (00:27:30)

8. Taking a Year Off (00:31:50)

9. Applying with Confidence Despite Competitiveness (00:36:45)

10. Research Programs: Learning About Supervisors and Culture (00:42:00)

11. Leveraging Faculty and Student Insights (00:47:20)

12. Tips for Investigating Programs Thoroughly (00:50:35)

13. Closing Thoughts (00:54:00)