The master’s degree in clinical psychology: Longitudinal program evaluation.

Master's training in clinical psychology.

“…These surveys have continued the debate on the value of master's training in clinical psychology. Some have extolled the master's degree in clinical psychology as either a viable step toward the doctoral degree or a strong preparation for a clinical career in its own right (e.g., Havens et al, 1979;Quereshi & Kuchan, 1988;Tucker & Annis, 1981); others have denounced it as a "consolation prize" for those incapable of doctoral-level work that produces "job-takers" or "'half-baked'" psychologists who lower the reputation of clinical psychology (Keith-Spiegel, 1991, p. 50). All the while, the master's degree in clinical psychology has endured (Norcross, Hanych, & Terranova, 1996;Norcross, Kohout, & Wicherski, 2005).…”

“…In fact, at the 1958 Miami conference, master's-level training (or "subdoctoral" training, as it was often called) was a primary topic on the agenda, producing specific recommendations about its emphases (e.g., testing, interviewing, and report writing; Blank, 1964;Derner, 1965). Clinical psychology master's degree programs persevered and, by some reports, increased in number and enrollment (Quereshi & Kuchan, 1988;Smith & Soper, 1978;Woods, 1971).…”

“…Among those working in the field, the most common professional activities were psychological assessment and psychotherapy, and their overall satisfaction with their professional lives was high. A survey of graduates of one master's program in clinical psychology (at Marquette University; Quereshi & Kuchan, 1988) found that 61% had entered doctoral programs in psychology or related fields, and all who were employed worked in psychology-related settings.…”

Vocational Assessment Training in Terminal Master's-Level Counseling Psychology Programs: A Follow-Up to a Previous Study

“…Over the past 15 to 20 years, the number of schools offering such master's degrees has substantially increased (Quereshi & Kuchan, 1988). Master's-level graduates, according to Dale's (1988) research and summary of the literature, (1) often provide mental health services, (2) often do not pursue doctorallevel training, (3) generally satisfy employers with their work, (4) will continue to be employed as psychological personnel, and (5) can be licensed, certified, or registered in psychology in almost 25 states.…”