How long will it take to get a PsyD?

Answer 1

To complete a bachelors degree, it can take anywhere from 124 -128 credits. This could take approximately four years of study, provided the student takes the program as prescribed by the institution.

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I just finished my Bachelor's in Psychology. It actually takes anywhere from 180-195 credits, and does take four years if you are taking 2 classes a semester. If you take on a heavier class load, it is possible to graduate in 3 years.

Answer 2

AnswerIn most cases, a masters degree in psychology takes approximately 2 years to complete, and a doctorate takes 4-6 years (that is, 2-4 years longer than a masters degree). For a doctorate in clinical psychology, another year is typically added because students must complete an internship in which they complete a certain number of hours of supervised clinical practice. These averages vary quite a bit, however, so students should check with any programs they are applying to and see what the average degree completion time has been during the past few years.

Answer 3

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.

Answer 4

It depends on the route that you take but somewhere between 5 and 7 years. Next to these years you may also be required to do an internship or supervised residency. The internship and supervised residency is an addition to the regular course work.

Answer 5

It depends where you go to school now a day but my father-in-law has been a Psychologist for approx. 36yrs and attended school for 7yrs and is always doing training of sorts as well.

ANSWER

I might add, it also depends on which program of study you are pursing. In others words, a Masters in School Psychology would take longer to complete than a Masters in Behavioral Science because of the number of credits required. In general, Masters degrees can run anywhere from 30 credits to over 60 credits. How long it takes to complete the the degree will also depend on whether a student is taking the program of study on a full-time or part-time bases. Thus, it's difficult to say how long it will take, without knowing the specifics. A Masters then can take anywhere from one year to several years depending.

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Answer 6

This differs slightly by college, but starting from undergraduate, the time to get a PHD is going to be 7-9 years. Here's a graph showing time spent in postgrad to get a history PHD, which is comparable: http://www.historians.org/perspectives/issues/2006/0602/images/RBT-PhD-Fig1.jpg

It takes anywhere from 6 to 10 years. You will first need to get an undergraduate degree, not necessarily in psychology. You will then need to get your masters before you take a PhD course, which in itself could take 2 years or more.

Answer 7

Typically five to six years after a B.S. degree.

Answer 8

Typically, it takes approximately four years post bachelors degree. It takes around 60 credit hours, and the dissertation depends how much time and effort you can put into it.