Beyond the Bachelor’s Degree: Master’s, PsyD, and PhD Pathways
July 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
✨ Perfect for students who are brand‑new to exploring graduate pathways in psychology.
📘 Get a clear, practical overview of the major graduate paths in psychology. We’ll compare Master’s, PsyD, and PhD programs, including typical costs, primary focus, program length, and guidance on best‑fit considerations for different career goals.
🧠 What Else We’ll Cover
⚖️ Quick overview of licensing options for practicing therapy
🔬 Research‑focused graduate programs
🧩 Applied and practice‑oriented programs
🏫 Occasional examples from UW–Madison programs, used only to illustrate concepts. This session is a general overview of graduate programs across institutions, not a UW–Madison‑specific presentation.
🗓️ Three Identical Sessions
Attend whichever works for your schedule.
💻 Wednesday, July 22, 6:00–7:00 pm CT on Zoom
💻 Tuesday, August 11, 12:00–1:00 pm CT on Zoom
🏫 Thursday, September 10, 7:00–8:15 pm CT, Brogden Berkowitz Room 338
📍 Notes
This session does not cover application logistics or timelines.
Session content parallels the Graduate School Guide for Careers in Psychology. Students who have already explored that guide may find this session a helpful refresher rather than new material.
🔜 Follow‑Up Session A separate session will focus on how to search for programs once you’ve identified the path that fits you.
The Department of Psychology is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact advisor@psych.wisc.edu. All requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
