What are the career options available for PhD in Psychology graduates?

Retired psychologist John Denboer PhD talks about the many benefits of pursuing a doctorate in psychology. In this blog post, he explains the career options for those who chose to pursue a PhD in Psychology instead of a PsyD. Here are some of the jobs these graduates can have once they have completed their studies.
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Teacher or academic researcher: John Denboer PhD says that compared to a PsyD, those who are pursuing a PhD will have more opportunities to focus on research while they are working on their degree. With more research-related coursework, they will be exposed to multidisciplinary approaches and techniques that will help them gain more knowledge about their field. Along with clinical experience, this will allow them to gather material that they can use as they discover new information in psychology. Being exposed to the academic side of psychology might enable them to be good teachers who are willing to share their wealth of knowledge with students.


Forensic psychologist: Those who are interested in the study of law, along with human behavior, can pursue a career in forensic psychology like John Denboer PhD. These practitioners can work in prisons, government agencies, law firms, government agencies, and even establish their own practice. While a degree in law is not necessary, those who want to pursue this kind of career need to understand human behavior and some aspects of the law. Some of these psychologists also counsel and create treatment plans for their clients.

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