Doctor of Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree is a professional doctorate recognized by the Vail Conference on models of training in clinical psychology in 1975. At this conference, it was recognised that psychology had grown to a degree warranting training persons exclusively in the professional practice of psychology. While both the Ph.D. and Psy.D. models of training include basic science and a practical skills components, there are clear differences in relative emphases on the role of research versus clinical activity and competency. Psychologists who have obtained Psy.D. degrees are typically trained less in research and more in clinical work, whereas Ph.D. psychologists receive more training in research and less in clinical work. Graduates of both training models are eligible for licensure in all states. This is much like medicine where both the M.D. (allopathic) and D.O (osteopathic) are deemed acceptable training for professional practice.

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Professional - Doctorate - Vail Conference - Clinical psychology - 1975 - Science - Research - Clinic - Licensure - States - Medicine - M.D. - Allopathic - D.O - Osteopathic

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The Psy.D. degree may be awarded in clinical, counseling, or school psychology. Additionally, many trainees in clinical or counseling psychology choose to focus on a subspecialty such as child psychology, forensic psychology, and industrial and organisational psychology.

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