answersLogoWhite

0

A psychologist has a PhD and a social worker has a master's degree. Basically, the psychologist went to school longer.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the difference between a psychiatrist a psychologist and a psychiatric social worker?

What is the difference between a psychiatrist a psychologist and a psychiatric social worker?Give the answer


What are the differences between social worker and psychologist?

Social workers are psychologists without the prestigious PhD's and fat paychecks.


What is the job called of taking care of mental kids?

psychologist or social worker


What is a non- physician trained in the treatment of mental illness?

Psychologist, therapist, counselor, clinical social worker


Which of the following professionals is a medical doctor?

A. Social worker B. Psychiatrist C. Psychologist D. Counselor Answer: B) Psychiatrist BY LECHO648


How long are you in college if you are going to become a psychologist and what about a social worker?

Typically, the minimum degree for a psychologist is a master's with a doctorate preferred especially to be a licensed clinical psychologist. Depending on the specialty the master's is approximately two to three years post bachelor's depending on the specialty. The doctorate is approximately four years post bachelor's degree.


What is the difference between a social worker and a social care worker?

social worker needs a post graduate degree before he can work and social care worker can be trained on the job or only needs NVQ.


What is the ratio between social worker and patient in an acute care hospital setting?

The ratio between social workers and patients in an acute care hospital setting varies slightly depending on the type of hospital. In some cases the ratio is 1 social worker to each 35 patients or up to 1 social worker per 80 patients.


How much does a social worker makes?

The salary of a social worker can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and type of employer. On average, social workers in the United States can make between $50,000 to $70,000 per year. However, this can vary significantly.


What actors and actresses appeared in Vocuus - 2013?

The cast of Vocuus - 2013 includes: Rafal Gerlach as Doctor Maria Gladkowska as Judge Tomasz Karwan as Worker of social welfare Maciej Stuhr as Pawel Monika Wilczak as Worker of social welfare Marta Zmuda Trzebiatowska as Psychologist Marieta Zukowska as Educator


What can I do with a psychology degree?

Well yes if you want to be a Doctor, such as a psychologist , then you will have to get your doctorate degree. However, with a bachelors degree in psychology you can be a social worker and with a few more classes you could be a physcial therapist.


What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsler?

The difference is the level of education. You can become a counselor several ways. For example, you can get a masters degree in social work and be a licensed clinical social worker, or get a masters degree in pastoral counseling or school counseling. A psychologist has a PhD. FYI, a psychiatrist is an MD.