I'm assuming that if people actually went through a Psy.D program, they wouldn't make these negative comments? Or do you think there is a legit reason to look down on Psy.D's?
After researching on people's negative comments about the Psy.D, it seems to me that only setback is that the programs don't provide funding and that they might be too expensive.
I just went to the APA site to check out job postings for clinical psychologists, and they are welcoming both Psy.D's and Ph.D's...even at Yale. Why do people say that Psy.D's don't get the same jobs?
Other than that, the training for the Psy.D is at least 5 years, many programs are APA-accredited, the training is rigorous, and there IS still a focus on research...even though a large part of the program is dedicated to clinical skills.
Anybody agree or disagree? I'm by no means putting the Ph.D down either, nor am I saying that the Psy.D is superior. I just don't understand why some people look down on it.
2007-07-02
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