Hi, I am looking for an on line program that will lead to a PhD or Psy D in Psychology. Might be in English or Spanish I have a license and MA in psychology in USA. Any suggestion about Universities or Colleges? No matter in USA, Spain, or South America. Another question, Can a dissertation may be done on line?
I have no suggestions for schools, but since you're already licensed, this makes things easier for you. A big question will be whether you want an APA-accredited program or not. If you do, you will have very few choices and they will be very expensive. If you don't care about APA accreditation, then you will have a ton of more affordable choices. Yes. There are schools like California Southern University that will have you do your final project/dissertation by distance. There are also other schools that will require some physical residency. There is a lot to choose from, so Google is your best friend in this matter. However, I realize that search results differ based on the country you live in, so one trick to get around that is using a proxy server site with switchable country server options.
Since you are willing to go outside the US you will have many choices. Here's one https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx
Also, look at UNED (Spain) http://portal.uned.es/portal/page?_pageid=93,24323743,93_24323744&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
May I suggest looking into Liberty University. They offer an online Ed.D in Community Care and Counseling- Traumatology. The tuition is reasonable. https://www.liberty.edu/online/behavioral-sciences/doctoral/edd/community-care-counseling/traumatology/
Just curious why this wouldn't be a better option considering her desire to get a Doctorate in Psychology (plus the specialization means much higher earnings potential)? https://www.liberty.edu/online/behavioral-sciences/doctoral/phd-psychology-industrial-organizational/ SIDENOTE: I have the exact same lamp shades as the ones in the background at the above link.
Yes indeed, you point out another option! The OP state she holds a license in Psychology at the MA level. This indicates she is a practitioner in counseling psychology. The track I recommend gives a greater depth in counseling psychology and particularly in traumatology. Industrial and organizational psychology leads to a track of consultant and or researcher. Consulting and counseling are two different pathways. It's completely up to the OP and she should explore all options. You mention earnings potential. I didn't see that criteria mentioned by the OP and I don't have the expertise or data to show which psychology majors pay more or less so I am unable to comment.
I see. I guess my thought was that since she's already licensed, she can already counsel and isn't looking for a license at the Doctoral level. But reading the completion plan, the degree seems different than what it initially appeared. The site has it written in a way that indicates I/O as a specialization, but the course completion plan .pdf has it written as the major (and the courses inside communicate that I/O is the major), so I withdraw that suggestion.
A license at the master's level doesn't sound like one as a psychologist. (Most states require a doctorate). What is the actual license you hold currently, Maria? That info might help determine your continuing direction.