A Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) is a doctoral degree in psychology that focuses primarily on clinical practice, counseling, and applied psychology rather than research.
The PsyD degree is designed to train psychologists to become practitioners who specialize in providing psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Unlike a Ph.D. in Psychology, which emphasizes research and academia, the PsyD places a greater emphasis on clinical training, practical skills development, and supervised clinical experience.
PsyD programs typically include core courses covering foundational topics in psychology such as:
PsyD students gain practical experience through supervised practicum placements and internships, where they provide therapy, assessment, and other psychological services to clients under the supervision of licensed psychologists.
