Psychology PHd -PsyD programs

[Viking11]

We're relocating to Calif concurrently to this (family, just not happy in Omaha),  and am applying to MULTIPLE graduate programs. Started out online with Capella, Walden, but figured they may not get me to the ultimate goal- practicing psychologist specialization in Forensic Psychology.  Working on apps to
Chicago School of Prof Psych (this also is going well), Calif Inst of Integral Studies-also in good so far, started Alliant and Fielding. Any one in the field, in the know or in the state have any knowledge or insights into the above. (Mid career adult learner).   Bodybuilding related because I am recovering from surgery and have not be able to train heavy, enabling me to focus on real life. The O title isnt a real good possibility now.

[arce1988]

  Good luck with that.

[pluck]

This is a great site to ask for Grad school advice.

Maybe stick with your current janitor position.

[Viking11]

Lol. Janitor??? 

[el numero uno]

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[tren4life]

Try Wright State in Dayton, Ohio they have a good Psy D program, went there for undergrad. In Cali could try UCLA. My brother does research at Cal Tech.

[Big Chiro Flex]

^ what this guy said.

Pro tip: always take advice from a guy with screen name "tren4life" or something similar.

[syntaxmachine]

I got stronger overall each year from age 16 to 20, again from 26-29, from 31-53.

Recession proof job [security]. I started doing it when the economy faltered. Along with my PT and tutoring for nice extra money. Grossing 3 k a month for 44 hours total a week.

Am I correct in ascertaining that you're 50+ years old and work security? How long ago were you an undergrad? Did you even study psychology? Why would any reputable PhD program -- all with a limited number of slots and rife with applications from students from universities around the world who know the current state of the literature and have demonstrated academic ability -- accept you? Why should they?

Sorry, but it isn't going to happen -- disabuse yourself of this entirely unrealistic notion. At best, you may be able to get into a MA program that serves as a stepping stone into a PhD program somewhere or other.

[SF1900]

Am I correct in understanding that you're 50+ years old and are a PT? How long ago were you an undergrad? Why would any reputable PhD program -- all with a limited number of slots and rife with applications from students from elite universities around the world who know the current state of the literature and have demonstrated academic ability -- accept you? Why should they?

Sorry, but it isn't going to happen -- disabuse yourself of this entirely unrealistic notion. At best, you may be able to get into a MA program that serves as a stepping stone into a PhD program somewhere or other.

Not true. I know of a nurse, who after 30 years of practice, went back for a PhD in another discipline. Its entirely possible, depending on the person.

I know quite a few people in their 40's who are going back for their PhDs.

[Tapeworm]

[syntaxmachine]

Not true. I know of a nurse, who after 30 years of practice, went back for a PhD in another discipline. Its entirely possible, depending on the person.

I know quite a few people in their 40's who are going back for their PhDs.

Listen you uppity cockmonger: I deduced from the available evidence that this particular applicant won't be accepted into a reputable PhD program, not that no one of a ripe age can, ever. The latter happens, albeit uncommonly.

It's also worth considering that there are a variety of shit programs with lax standards that one can matriculate into, though this bears on your point rather than mine.

If you ever challenge me again by burning straw formed in my visage, I will flex my 300 pound, rippling muscular physique, hack into government mainframes, and send a DHS predator drone to blow you out of your trailer.

[SF1900]

Listen you uppity cockmonger: I deduced from the available evidence that this particular applicant won't be accepted into a reputable PhD program, not that no one of a ripe age can, ever. The latter happens, albeit uncommonly.

It's also worth considering that there are a variety of shit programs with lax standards that one can matriculate into, though this bears on your point rather than mine.

If you ever challenge me again by burning straw formed in my visage, I will flex my 300 pound, rippling muscular physique, hack into government mainframes, and send a DHS predator drone to blow you out of your trailer.

I actually loled at the term "cockmonger."

And you're right, at his age, its highly unlikely that he will get into Harvard, UCLA, Columbia, etc. However, all he needs to do is attend an accredited program, go to an accredited internship and get licensed. However, getting a quality internship also depends on what school you go to. If he can get a quality predoc and postdoc internship then hes pretty much set to go.

As long as he knows what he is getting into.

[Viking11]

Am I correct in ascertaining that you're 50+ years old and work security? How long ago were you an undergrad? Did you even study psychology? Why would any reputable PhD program -- all with a limited number of slots and rife with applications from students from universities around the world who know the current state of the literature and have demonstrated academic ability -- accept you? Why should they?

Sorry, but it isn't going to happen -- disabuse yourself of this entirely unrealistic notion. At best, you may be able to get into a MA program that serves as a stepping stone into a PhD program somewhere or other.

 I have a BA in Psychology and an MEd in Education in Cross Cultural teaching graduated with honors. Already got accepted into two of the programs. Have 4 more total going. Trying to ascertain the best fit.   Oh the Security job- It's at Google. Your syntaxmachine broke.

[Viking11]

I actually loled at the term "cockmonger."

And you're right, at his age, its highly unlikely that he will get into Harvard, UCLA, Columbia, etc. However, all he needs to do is attend an accredited program, go to an accredited internship and get licensed. However, getting a quality internship also depends on what school you go to. If he can get a quality predoc and postdoc internship then hes pretty much set to go.

As long as he knows what he is getting into.

EXACTLY. Not trying to get into those places. Not 24 anymore. But my ex counselor went back for her PsyD and got it at 40. She is now charging $150 an hour.

[Las Vegas]

EXACTLY. Not trying to get into those places. Not 24 anymore. But my ex counselor went back for her PsyD and got it at 40. She is now charging $150 an hour.

Hey - I see you followed through to get your blue stars.  Good job

[Viking11]

Hey - I see you followed through to get your blue stars.  Good job

Thanks! I usually finish what I start.

[Las Vegas]

Thanks! I usually finish what I start.

Hey, I'd say if you getting those blue stars is any indication...lol...I remember when you asked me about it a while back, and I told you to email the guy on the homepage.  I didn't expect to see you with the stars so quickly.

So that says you mean business. I think you will get what you're looking for when it comes to the topic of this thread.

[syntaxmachine]

 I have a BA in Psychology and an MEd in Education in Cross Cultural teaching graduated with honors. Already got accepted into two of the programs. Have 4 more total going. Trying to ascertain the best fit.   Oh the Security job- It's at Google. Your syntaxmachine broke.

1. Why wouldn't you include this information in your OP so that we could make a fairer assessment? That said, my evaluation remains fundamentally unchanged.

2. You got into a couple of "online colleges." Congratulations. That is entirely consistent with my analysis, since -- as I said -- there will always be shitty for-profit institutions ready to accept applicants, given that the demand is there. Anyone who equivocates between online-only programs and actual reputable programs is either terribly ignorant or trying to mislead.

3. Security is security.

4. All of this said, I'm simply trying to provide a realistic perspective, not attack you. Go ahead and survey PhD/PsyD holders in your field about the nature of online programs and one's prospects having graduated from one, or about where that will place you relative others in the field.

[SF1900]

1. Why wouldn't you include this information in your OP so that we could make a fairer assessment? That said, my evaluation remains fundamentally unchanged.

2. You got into a couple of "online colleges." Congratulations. That is entirely consistent with my analysis, since -- as I said -- there will always be shitty for-profit institutions ready to accept applicants, given that the demand is there. Anyone who equivocates between online-only programs and actual reputable programs is either terribly ignorant or trying to mislead.

3. Security is security.

4. All of this said, I'm simply trying to provide a realistic perspective, not attack you. Go ahead and survey PhD/PsyD holders in your field about the nature of online programs and one's prospects having graduated from one, or about where that will place you relative others in the field.

Syntatx machine, you come bearing great knowledge. And I agree, that online programs are looked down upon. Secondly, if he attends an online program, he will most likely not got an APA accredited internship, which will disqualify him automatically from government based jobs and most university based hospitals. Government will not under any circumstances hire someone without an APA internship. And most university based hospitals are associated with APA approved programs and will only take people with APA internships for a job. That's the thing, even if you go to a shitty program, but you land an awesome APA internship, you will find a job somewhere. But most APA internships are so competitive, that they will not even look at someone from an online school.

Intenceman, I am not knocking you, but this is the truth.

[Viking11]

The institutions I have applied to are in order- Capella, Walden, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, , California Institute of Integral Studies, Fielding Graduate Insitute and Alliant International University.  The first four have accepted my application. Waiting on the last 2. Then see what happens and take the best one. Thats all one can do. 

[Las Vegas]

Intenceman...what is the story behind the way your name is spelled?

[Viking11]

Intenceman...what is the story behind the way your name is spelled?

Old AOL screename. Was sort of a play on words.  Just sort of stuck.  I can spell-lol!

[WOOO]

  Good luck with that.

[Roger Bacon]

^ what this guy said.

Pro tip: always take advice from a guy with screen name "tren4life" or something similar.

rofl

[Roger Bacon]

Listen you uppity cockmonger: I deduced from the available evidence that this particular applicant won't be accepted into a reputable PhD program, not that no one of a ripe age can, ever. The latter happens, albeit uncommonly.

It's also worth considering that there are a variety of shit programs with lax standards that one can matriculate into, though this bears on your point rather than mine.

If you ever challenge me again by burning straw formed in my visage, I will flex my 300 pound, rippling muscular physique, hack into government mainframes, and send a DHS predator drone to blow you out of your trailer.

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!