Counseling Psychology Q&A Panel (2024)

During our Fall 2024 Counseling Psychology Q&A Panel, a counseling psychology professor and graduate students answered attendees' questions about counseling psychology careers and graduate school. Viewers are encouraged to first watch the first 34 minutes of the Fall 2021 Counseling Psych Q&A video (link: • Counseling Psychology ... ) prior to watching this Q&A, as that Fall 2021 video provides a concise overview of essential information about counseling psych.
Questions answered included:
• How does taking a gap year after undergrad affect the application process and experience in the PhD/masters program?
• What were experiences in your undergrad that were most helpful in preparing you for post-grad?
• Does the masters program lead more directly into the path of clinical work? And what generally do the PhD and masters programs differ in their future pathways?
• How long does it generally take students to finish the PhD program?
• What advice would you give to someone just starting on the path toward a career in counseling psychology? What do you wish you had known when you started?
• Have any of your peers (or yourselves) been adult learners? eg undergraduate in their 30's and pursuant of a masters.
• How do you stick out to gain research experience? I feel like there are few labs hiring or they prioritize those who already have research experience under their belt.
• What careers can you pursue with just the Masters? What additional doors does a PhD open up?
• What are some key factors that admissions committees look for in applicants, beyond GPA/GRE/ what types of research experience are most appealing?
• Do you have any advice regarding fellowships or assistantships experience? How did you find balance in your time?
**Links to Important Resources**
1. UK Counseling Psych Doctoral Preparation Master's Program - education.uky....
2. Mental Health Professions Career Test - drjosephhammer....
3. Graduate School Advice - drjosephhammer....
4. Counseling Psych vs Clinical Psych - drjosephhammer....
5. Best Doctoral Programs in Counseling Psych - drjosephhammer....
6. How to Get Into a Counseling Psychology PhD Program UA-cam Video Series - drjosephhammer....
7. Ask Dr. Hammer a Question About Graduate School in Psych - drjosephhammer....