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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A few thoughts, as a psychologist (PhD):

-Think carefully about what you want to do with the degree, and whether an MSW would suffice.  They're considerably cheaper than a PsyD and equally if not more respected.

-Think VERY carefully about getting a PsyD from a local program.  The only option is really GW, and that one is mediocre at best.  Stay the hell away from Argosy or other for-profit institutions.  That the APA accredits these programs is shameful.

-You say you're not mobile: consider that part of the program is not only coursework and externships but a year long internship.  Local internship sites are extremely competitive, and most applicants don't limit themselves geographically.  If you do, that might mean compromising on internship quality, e.g., taking a non-APA accredited internship, which can negatively impact your long-term career prospects.

-You're not too old to make the switch, and depending on what you want to do, your JD/MBA could serve you well.  But see above and, again, tread carefully.[/quote]

I'm the PP career switcher from law to PsyD, and I'd agree to be careful about mediocre PsyD programs. When I applied to grad school I stuck with PhD programs with a less research oriented focus and a few highly ranked PsyD programs. If my only choice had been Argosy I'm not sure if I'd have made the investment. Again, check the internship match statistics carefully. PP also makes a good point about geographic limitations making internship match more difficult. This was a problem for me, although I was in an area that had enough APA accredited internships to afford me at least a dozen good options. I did end up at an internship site and postdoc the following year that necessitated 90 minute commutes from my home; this was a pain in the butt but you do what you gotta do. Again, just do your homework and at least consider if the LCSW would serve you just as well as the PsyD.[/quote]

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