PsyD
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Doctor of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
PsyD stands for Doctor of Psychology, a degree abbreviation also used in medicine.
Clinical doctorate for psychologists that emphasizes assessment and therapy over research, following the practitioner-scholar model endorsed at the 1973 Vail Conference. Programs take about four to six years including a one-year internship, and graduates become licensed after passing the EPPP exam and completing supervised hours.
Example: Dr. Nguyen, PsyD, specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders.
Usage notes
Written Psy.D. The University of Illinois launched the first PsyD program in 1968. PsyD programs typically admit larger classes and provide less funding than clinical PhD programs, which follow the scientist-practitioner (Boulder) model dating from 1949. Accreditation by the American Psychological Association matters for internships and licensure.
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