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What is the difference between PhD and PsyD?

Asked by T. Lopez, Last updated: Apr 08, 2024

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S. Hughes

S. Hughes

S. Hughes
S. Hughes

Answered Aug 19, 2019

A Ph.D. is something that can be received when someone who graduates from a doctorate degree in Psychology. PsyD is different. This is the practice of preparing different students to become aware of the clinical setting. Getting a Ph.D.

A Ph.D. is something that can be received when someone who graduates from a doctorate degree in
means that the person has studied something different and has also done a lot of research in the process. Those who would like to focus on PsyD is usually more focused on clinical practice as compared to research. Some people would rather take a PsyD as compared to a Ph.D. because this does not take up too much time. There are also fewer research courses that are available which also means less statistics-related courses.

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