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Psychology and Social Welfare

Learn about psychology and how to succeed as a pre-psychology student, in psychology graduate school, and as a practicing psychologist (PsyD or Ph.D.) or social worker (MSW).

Pre-health advising office helping student navigate the admissions process

Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process 

Drawing from years of experience as an assistant dean for admissions, Heidi Fuchs offers candid guidance for pre-health students and their advisors navigating health professional school admissions processes. The article challenges common misconceptions, such as the need for a perfect personal statement or a traumatic backstory, while emphasizing authenticity, early ... Read more

Heidi Fuchs

Published January 15, 2026

PhD vs PsyD

PhD vs PsyD: What’s the Difference?

Researching different degree options for graduate education in psychology can quickly become overwhelming. There are over 401 programs available in clinical, counseling, and school psychology, and they are divided into Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and ... Read more

Sarah Ruiz

Updated February 28, 2019 by Sarah Ruiz