| Since the field of psychology is so vast, it's important | | | | psychology. A master's degree can be used for |
| that one finds the right degree for their future career. | | | | career advancement and can be narrowed down to a |
| There are a variety of degree levels and specialties | | | | specific specialty including clinical psychology, forensic |
| within the field of psychology. Below are the three | | | | psychology, educational psychology, counseling |
| different types of psychology degrees, and how they | | | | psychology and more.c. Doctorate in psychology - The |
| can be applied to your work in psychology.a. Bachelor's | | | | highest degree on can earn in any field is the PhD or |
| in Psychology - This degree is the starting point for | | | | Doctorate in psychology. This program can take years |
| psychology majors. This undergraduate degree is | | | | to complete, including an independent study and thesis |
| usually done within 4-years depending on whether or | | | | prior to graduating. These programs can be done |
| not the student is full time or part time. This degree can | | | | online and on-campus as well. Earning a Doctorate in |
| be earned online and/or on-campus, depending on | | | | psychology can qualify you to work as an independent |
| what works best for the student.b. Master's degree in | | | | psychologist with your own practice, or at a |
| psychology - This graduate degree program is the | | | | managerial level within an organization such as a |
| next logical step after earning a bachelor's degree in | | | | hospital or school. |
| psychology. This program can take up to 2 years to | | | | Depending on where you are educationally, there is a |
| complete and provides a more advanced look at | | | | degree in psychology program waiting for you! |