I don’t have any research experience, except for the required behaviroal science research/ statistic courses that are required for all psych majors. I knew from the beginning that I mainly wanted to practice in the field and so getting in field practical experience was a priority for me to boost my chances at getting into psyd programs. I have five years working in community mental health and two of those five years, I have been working as a behavioral health clinical case manager. I am hoping that with my high GPA and in field practical experience, it will help me with my psyd applications this fall. Thanks for all your content!! :)
Good question! I've still seen alumni students obtain research experience from their alma matter, especially since they already have a degree. If someone is in high school and hasn't reached college yet sometimes creating your own research club and inviting friends could be fun and something to put on a resume. Colleges, especially if someone is a senior in high school, will also be more willing to give research experience for prospective students looking to become a part of their school. Research could also potentially be tied to jobs or volunteering for different programs and offering to do research for them. This would mean probably getting a mentor or someone who knows what they are doing to help you, but there's no reason someone couldn't do novel research for non-profit organizations or jobs that could use it such as case management or humanitarian volunteer organizations. Hope that helps!
It depends on the school but even when applying to PsyD programs research experience looks great and will make any applicant look competitive. Rounding out an application also looks good when you can have both clinical/research experience too! Hope that helps
I was required to take a psych research class and since I'm in the Honors program at my college I'm required to do an Honors thesis; would this be a decent amount of research?
I think that's good experience! Most schools don't have a certain amount of hours to obtain and I think depending on the program (especially if they are research heavy) just would like to see their applicants have experience and be familiar with conducting and publishing research.
I don’t have any research experience, except for the required behaviroal science research/ statistic courses that are required for all psych majors. I knew from the beginning that I mainly wanted to practice in the field and so getting in field practical experience was a priority for me to boost my chances at getting into psyd programs. I have five years working in community mental health and two of those five years, I have been working as a behavioral health clinical case manager. I am hoping that with my high GPA and in field practical experience, it will help me with my psyd applications this fall. Thanks for all your content!! :)
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What if you're not in undergrad anymore how do you recommend getting research experience?
Good question! I've still seen alumni students obtain research experience from their alma matter, especially since they already have a degree. If someone is in high school and hasn't reached college yet sometimes creating your own research club and inviting friends could be fun and something to put on a resume. Colleges, especially if someone is a senior in high school, will also be more willing to give research experience for prospective students looking to become a part of their school. Research could also potentially be tied to jobs or volunteering for different programs and offering to do research for them. This would mean probably getting a mentor or someone who knows what they are doing to help you, but there's no reason someone couldn't do novel research for non-profit organizations or jobs that could use it such as case management or humanitarian volunteer organizations. Hope that helps!
Should I focus on getting more clinical or research experience? I’m thinking of applying to equal-emphasis and practice oriented PsyD programs
It depends on the school but even when applying to PsyD programs research experience looks great and will make any applicant look competitive. Rounding out an application also looks good when you can have both clinical/research experience too! Hope that helps
I was required to take a psych research class and since I'm in the Honors program at my college I'm required to do an Honors thesis; would this be a decent amount of research?
I think that's good experience! Most schools don't have a certain amount of hours to obtain and I think depending on the program (especially if they are research heavy) just would like to see their applicants have experience and be familiar with conducting and publishing research.