Internship year is a particularly exciting, yet daunting time in a doctoral Ph,d in psychology training. It is typically the capstone clinical experience of a doctoral student's graduate program and serves a gatekeeper function into the profession.
No.
There are many differences between a PsyD and a PhD in psychology. The main difference is the emphasis on research and practice. People with PhDs in psychology do extensive psychological research, while people with a PsyD can do practical work, such as therapy. In general, a PhD in psychology indicates more knowledge in the field. PhD programs for psychology require more funding, while PsyD have less funding. It takes more years to earn a PhD in psychology than earning a PsyD in psychology.
Forensic psychology, a bachelors degree, a masters degree, physical evidence, and a PhD but that requires a lot of time and effort
YES
No
a PHD in psychology.
That is strictly dependent on your specific program of study. For example, a PhD in psychology, biology, English, history, etc. Each program will have requirements particular to itself.
In order to be licensed to work as a clinical psychologist, you would do well to have a PhD. A psychology degree is a BA. You would follow this by earning an MA and the go on to do research and earn a PhD. This is where you would narrow your area to work in industry, with children, with couples, with inmates, etc. While each state determines the requirements for licensing of psychologists, it is generally accepted that those involved in counseling have earned a PhD.
If you are accepted into a PhD program, definitely.
No, a psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. It takes four years for the bachelor's degree (as a full-time student), and four years of medical school. There will also be an additional three or more years to complete the internship and residency requirements. A psychologist is not an MD, and typically holds a PhD in psychology. A psychologist cannot prescribe drugs and medication, where a psychiatrist can.
A Phd is a doctor of philosophy degree. This type of degree requires four years of traditional college and then another four years of study at graduate school. This is they highest degree that can be earned.
Mental health career requirements vary from state to state. Traditionally people got a Psychology PhD to practice psychotherapy. These days there are shorter Masters level programs which prepare students for careers in mental health fields.