| I have a PsyD in Clinical psychology and have worked in the field for 22 years. I am so grateful I completed my doctorate and it has provided me with a great career in hospital work, supervision, and private practice. Rather than looking at graduate school as long, you really need substantial training to feel confidence in your skills. I think the big disadvantage of the shorter MSW degree is that you feel thrown to the wolves after school, my colleagues who are MSW have supplemented their training post masters and function at a high level. I think the doctoral program provides a better apprenticeship period through 4-5years of supervision, coursework, externship and internships. Trust me, you need this time and training (and it's really fun). |