What are the requirements for a doctoral degree in psychology, and what career opportunities are available to students with this degree?

Answer:

A doctoral degree in psychology usually requires graduate coursework, supervised clinical or research training, comprehensive examinations, an internship when applicable, and completion and defense of a dissertation. Graduates may work as licensed psychologists, therapists, assessors, researchers, college professors, consultants, or industrial/organizational psychologists. Clinical practice typically also requires state licensure and supervised experience.