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3. Ph.D. vs. Psy.D. What’s the Difference?

3. Ph.D. vs. Psy.D. What’s the Difference?. To understand the difference between these degrees requires knowing something about the history of training in professional psychology Boulder (Ph.D.) vs. Vail (Psy.D.) Model. Boulder Model (1943).

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3. Ph.D. vs. Psy.D. What’s the Difference?

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  1. 3. Ph.D. vs. Psy.D.What’s the Difference? • To understand the difference between these degrees requires knowing something about the history of training in professional psychology • Boulder (Ph.D.) vs. Vail (Psy.D.) Model

  2. Boulder Model (1943) • established Ph.D. as the terminal research degree, as in other sciences • reinforced the idea that the university setting was the context for training • established “scientist-practitioner” model of training

  3. Vail Model (1973) • psychological knowledge has matured sufficiently that it warrants an expressly professional training program • Psy.D. established “Scholar/Professional” model • housed in different contexts

  4. Psy.D. vs. Ph.D. • Three critical differences to emphasize • Psy.D. degree is shorter • Psy.D. dissertations can include integration of existing knowledge rather than thegeneration of new knowledge • Psy.D. often provides less funding support

  5. Psy.D. vs. Ph.D. • Three critical similarities to emphasize • Psy.D. and Ph.D. are both license-eligible • Psy.D. and Ph.D. can both be APA-approved • Psy.D. is becoming increasing common

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