Navigating Challenging Choices In A Competitive Market

School Psychology or Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or Counselor Education?

Forensic Psychology or Forensic Counseling? M.S. or Ph.D.? What are the implications for each option? Where are the jobs? Is certification and licensure necessary? For students interested in graduate education, the choices are daunting. This presentation examines master’s and doctoral degree education while exploring the current employment market. The applied nature and interactive discussion should be engaging to participants with ample opportunity for questions and dialogue.

Dr. Tony D. Crespi is Professor of Psychology at The University of Hartford. Currently Director of Training in the School Psychology Program he has authored multiple books including a book on licensure as well as multiple articles on graduate education. He is a frequent presenter on graduate training and professional credentialing holding multiple credentials including Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Professionally Certified School Psychologist, and Professionally Certified School Counselor.

Dr. Natalie N. Politikos is Professor of Psychology and currently the Director of the NASP Approved School Psychology Program at The University of Hartford. A long-time Chair of NASP Program Accreditation, overseeing program accreditation nationally, she is a frequent presenter on graduate education and training. She holds multiple credentials including credentialing as a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist.