What is the difference between a PsyD and a PhD?

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What is the difference between a PsyD and a PhD?

2007-03-24 11:39:22 · 3 answers · asked by Phillip 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology

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The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree is a professional doctorate, which is earned through one of two established training models for Clinical Psychology. In the United States, the other doctorate-level degree in Clinical Psychology is the PhD.

2007-03-24 11:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Baby Bloo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

a phd just means a doctorate degree that could be in any subject. a psyD is a doctorate in psychology...im guessing

2007-03-24 11:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by teddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a psy d already has a ph d. just more school....

2007-03-24 11:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by dr.macgruder 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋